Residents of Dobong village in the West Coast Region have been increasing their alert levels over fear of cemeteries being used for voodoo practices. The locals’ fears have been reinforced by the recent large-scale vulture deaths across one of the Gambia’s largest local government areas. Dead vultures, with heads severed,[Read More…]
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Gambia Armed Forces Condemns Vulture Killings By Soldier, Promises Disciplinary Action
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has strongly condemned the alleged killing of vultures by one of its own soldiers, calling the act unlawful and completely against the values of the institution. In a statement issued on Thursday, GAF said Lance Corporal Jallow Alieu and a civilian, Mr. Ebrima Khan, are[Read More…]
Two Soldiers Arrested Over Vulture Killings In West Coast Region
Two members of the Gambia Armed Forces were arrested in Dobong village on Thursday after residents reportedly caught them in the act of harvesting vulture heads, allegedly for ritual purposes. The suspects, both soldiers stationed at Yundum Barracks, were apprehended by villagers and later handed over to officers at the[Read More…]
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