Information reaching Senegambia News has unveiled that Police responded swiftly to an alleged armed robbery involving two shops, Hadim Touray’s and a Mauritanian shop, in Ballanghar Kerr Nderry, Lower Saloum District, in Central River Region (CRR) on the evening of 22 March 2025.
Information posted on Bayo News Network WhatsApp Group describe the response and coordination by the Police and regional sister forces, along with the support and cooperation from the people of Ballanghar as timely and instrumental in containing the incident, leading to apprehending one of the suspects. The Gambia Police Force commends the solidarity demonstrated by the community of Ballanghar.
One suspect identified as Yerro Sheikh Sowe (Senegalese, from Rosso, Senegal), sustained a gunshot wound during the confrontation, and was stabilised at Kaur Health Centre before being transferred to Farafenni General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Amadou Bah (Senegalese, from Sare Wurry) – the second suspect was apprehended by villagers during a hot pursuit. A bag containing D29,910 and 93,000 CFA was recovered from him. Amadou Bah admitted being part of the armed robbery along with three other fugitives, all of whom are Senegalese nationals.
According to Amadou Bah, the rifle (hunting gun) used during the robbery, along with three live bullets, belonged to the deceased Yerro Sheikh Sowe. The rifle is yet to be recovered, and efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining suspects.
A combined team of investigators from Police Headquarters has been dispatched to support the regional response team and assist with the ongoing investigation.
The Gambia Police Force urges the public to remain vigilant and report any information that may be helpful to the investigation to the nearest police station or call 9968885.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses. Courtesy of Bayo News Network WhatsApp Group.
