Captain Malick Sanyang, the deputy spokesperson of The Gambia Armed Forces has confirmed a shooting incident in Sare-Omar involving Senegalese forestry officers who crossed the border to the country on motorcycles.  

According to him, they came to the village at around 11 in the morning on Sunday and had a confrontation with some of the young people there. During the clash, one of the Senegalese Forestry Officers open fire and shot Omar Njie directly on his left leg using a local gun.

“It was yesterday (Sunday) about 11 am when three armed men reported being Senegalese forestry officers riding on motorcycles arrived at Sare-Omar and had a confrontation with some young people there.

He further disclosed that the victim was immediately taken to Japineh Health Center and later referred to the main hospital in Banjul for further treatment.

“Further investigation continues into the matter,” he assured.   

Captain Sanyang said Gambian Soldiers currently stationed in Pakaliba went to the crime scene to ensure peace and stability is restored.

 

By: Fatoumatta Samateh