Some chefs de Banjul-Serekunda garage this morning told JollofNews that their practice of extorting money from commercial vehicle drivers enjoys support from the Gambia Police Force (GPF). They have been behaving aggressively towards commercial vehicle drivers, demanding tips and blockading vehicular traffic for non-compliance. However, the chefs de garage claimed[Read More…]
Tag: Human rights
Oaths Administered To Commissioners Chosen To ‘Probe’ Councils
President Adama Barrow, on Friday, the 24th of February, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of five Commissioners to inquire about the conduct of Local Councils following complaints and non-adherence to legal rulings on administrative matters. The Commission members, Jainaba Bah Sambou, Samba Faal, Oreme E. Joiner, Sukai Secka Sanyang and[Read More…]
Police Refuse To Respond To Distress Call Over ‘Violence’ At Banjul Garage
Despite the intervention of the commissioner of the paramilitary Pateh Jallow, officers at the police HQ have shown little interest to respond to a report of an unfolding violence at the Banjul garage. Details later……