(JollofNews) – A former head of Gambia’s prison service who was sacked last week has been arrested and detained by police. David Colley was picked up on Monday and is said to be helping police with their investigation into undisclosed matters. Mr Colley’s arrest is part of a crackdown by[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Long Serving Prison Boss David Colley Fired
(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has fired the head of the country’s notorious Mile Two Prisons, days after he vowed to improve the conditions of jails across the country. David Colley, Gambia’s long serving prisons commissioner, was sent packing Friday. No reasons was given for his sacking.[Read More…]
Gambia: The Significance Of Visiting The Prisons By Ministers Of Interior And Justice
(JollofNews) – On Monday February 13, the ministers of the Interior and Justice visited the main prison compound in the Gambia at Mile 2. This is the first of its kind in modern Gambia to have such high level state officials visit the prisons. What is even more historic about[Read More…]