Police has ordered the temporal closure of Brikama Joko Night Club following a disastrous altercation leading to the untimely death of one Yusupha Darboe 

According to the police, Yusufupha Darboe lost his life after he was stabbed during a squabble at the night club. His killer was arrested by the police in Brikama while his body was immediately evacuated to the mortuary in Banjul

“We can confirm the incident of stabbing at Brikama Jokor Saturday night leading to the death of 30-year-old Yusupha Darboe of Brikama Kabafita. Meanwhile, the GPF has engaged the management of Jokor Night Club for a temporary closure of activities while stringent safety measures are put in place to avoid recurrence of such an incident.“Police spokesman Lamin Njie confirmed.

“Preliminary findings revealed that an altercation ensued between the two which degenerated into a fight during which the suspect stabbed Yusupha with a knife. He was rushed to the Brikama Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The body is currently moved to the EFSTH in Banjul for further examination. The suspect, a 16-year-old boy, is arrested and currently helping the police in their investigations,” He added.

“We wish to send a strong message to the young people to direct their youthful energy into productive ventures.” PRO Njie warned

In other developments, the police confirmed the arrest of five men in connection to a robbery incident in Mandinary Village.The Police said “Earlier on  two shops were broken into at Mandinary village and owners violently robbed of their properties. The Anti-Crime Unit launched a robust investigation into the incident leading to the arrest of all suspects.

“Abdou Manneh, Alieu Manneh, Alagie Manga, Bakary Conteh, and Haruna Sarr…all of them Mandinaring Village were rounded up for their alleged participation in the violent crime against the shop owners. The weapons used to perpetrate the heinous crime such as cutlasses, battens, stones among others, were all recovered as evidence. They are currently being charged with robbery with violence, awaiting court actions,” the police said

 

By: Fatoumatta Samateh