The Gambia Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, Seedy Mukhtar Touray, has reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of all road users.
This reaffirmation once again demonstrates the GPF’s determination to bring offenders of reckless and dangerous driving to justice.
Following the conviction of the five individuals involved in the dangerous drifting incident along the Sukuta-Jabang Highway, the Brusubi Magistrates’ Court has delivered sentencing as follows:
Count One: Convict Momodou Martin Sanyang shall pay a fine of D25,000.00 and serve 3-year imprisonment with hard labour.
Count Two: Convict Serigne Mass Gaye shall pay a fine of D1,000.00 and serve 3-month imprisonment with hard labour.
Count Three: Convict Serigne Mass Gaye shall also pay a fine of D25,000.00 and serve 3-year imprisonment with hard labour.
Count Four: Convict Muhammed Bah shall pay a fine of D20,000.00, in default to serve 2-year imprisonment with hard labour.
Count Five: Convict Muhammed Bah shall further pay a fine of D25,000.00 and serve 3-year imprisonment with hard labour.
Count Six: Convict Ismaila Faal shall pay a fine of D25,000.00 and serve 3-year imprisonment with hard labour.
Count Seven: Convict Ismaila Faal shall also pay a fine of D20,000.00, in default to serve 2-year imprisonment with hard labour.
Count Eight: Convict Samba Ceesay shall pay a fine of D25,000.00 and serve 3-year imprisonment with hard labour.
In accordance with the law, Momodou Martin Sanyang and Serigne Mass Gaye, being juveniles, will serve their sentences at Jeshwang Prison.
The Gambia Police Force commends the Anti-Crime Unit, all responding officers, and the Prosecutions Unit for their professionalism and dedication in handling this matter.
The GPF also extends appreciation to the community of Jabang for their cooperation and support, which played an important role in the swift apprehension of the offenders.
The Gambia Police Force emphasizes that reckless driving, drifting, and all forms of dangerous road behaviour will not be tolerated. ‘The Force remains steadfast in its mission to enforce the law and protect the lives and property of the Gambian people,” the GPF stated.
