A source close to the group reportedly confirmed that about a week ago, dozens of Bakau youth including young women, had embarked on the perilous voyage to Europe through the notorious back-way. He disclosed that almost everyone in the neighborhood is planning to leave for Europe via the Mediterranean Sea in search of a greener pasture. Source added that he also wants to join them in the subsequent batch which is expected to leave soon. He said he will sell his car and use the money to finance his journey to Europe.

“I am 30 years old now and I can no longer wait to search for a decent life for me and my family. I should have gone some six years ago, when all my friends left but I had thought that I could make it here. I was wrong.” He alluded.

According to further information, the boat is due to depart The Gambia compared to the previous one which was said to have left from the neighboring country, Senegal.

When contacted to expound on this issue, Mamading Dibba, the Public Relations Officer of Gambia Immigration Department, said, his office is oblivious of such a plan and seeks for more information regarding their next step.

 

By: Fatoumatta Samateh