REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA
Office of The President
State House
Banjul
THE GAMBIA _____________________________________________________________________________
For Immediate
Release
PRESS RELEASE
President Barrow Regrets the Loss of Lives in Faraba, Suspends all
Mining Activities
State House, Banjul, 18th
June 2018 - The President is deeply
saddened by reports of clashes in Faraba which led to loss of lives. Out of
extreme concern and regard for justice and accountability, the President
summoned the high command of the relevant security service and instructed
thorough investigation into the matter as quickly as possible.
He
has been informed that Bakary Kujabi and
Ismaila Bah lost their lives while Sulayman Jammeh, Sainey Sonko, Amadou Nyang,
Sir Dawda Daffeh, Bubacarr Darboe Mariama Bah, Abdoulie Jobe and Alhajie Camara
were wounded. Additionally, three Police Intervention Unit officers: Modou Dem,
Alieu Camara and Momodou Jallow also sustained injuries.
The
President regrets such unfortunate incident leading to loss of lives taking
into account how far we have come as a nation in fostering democracy and
respect for the rule of law.
President
Barrow calls for calm and restraint while fact finding is underway to ensure
the necessary action is taken. Three
Police officers involved in the shooting are currently under the custody of the
police and one is at the Intensive Care Unit at the Francis Small Teaching
Hospital.
A
directive has been given to suspend all mining activities until further notice.
