Tensions have reportedly resurfaced along The Gambia–Senegal border in Foni following allegations that Senegalese soldiers entered the perimeter of a Gambian military installation and demolished part of its newly constructed security fence.
The incident was brought to public attention by Foni Kansala National Assembly Member Hon. Alimami Gibba, who said in a Facebook post that Senegalese forces entered the perimeter of the Bullock Military Camp and pulled down approximately 200 metres of the facility’s newly built perimeter fencing.
According to reports emerging from the area, the Senegalese soldiers allegedly claimed that the portion of land on which the fence was constructed falls within Senegalese territory.
The reported incident has raised concerns over the long-standing and sometimes sensitive border arrangements between The Gambia and Senegal, as well as questions about the management of potential territorial disputes involving military installations.
Hon. Gibba said Gambian soldiers were present at the camp when the alleged demolition took place but reportedly did not intervene to prevent the destruction of the fence. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the rules of engagement and any existing cross-border military protocols, remain unclear.
The development has prompted calls from political and civic voices for President Adama Barrow, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Gambia Armed Forces, to address the matter publicly and take appropriate measures to safeguard the country’s territorial integrity.
“The resources of Gambian taxpayers and our national security must not be compromised. The government must update citizens on what happened and what measures are being taken to protect our borders,” Hon. Gibba stated.
The lawmaker also stressed that the fencing project at Bullock Military Camp was financed with funds approved by the National Assembly. He argued that the reported destruction represents a loss of public resources and raises broader concerns about the protection of national security infrastructure.
“If the state cannot secure its own military installations, then public investment in national defense is undermined,” he added.
The alleged incident comes amid renewed public interest in border security and the need for clear mechanisms to resolve territorial disputes between neighbouring states.
Neither the Gambian government nor Senegalese authorities had issued an official statement on the reported incident at the time of publication.
JollofNews will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.
