The Gambia Police Force has joined sister security agencies together with students and individuals to participate in the First Edition of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), organised by Special Olympics Gambia on February 14, 2025. The event began with the symbolic lighting of the torch by Her Excellency the First Lady, Madam Fatoumata Bah…
The Gambia Police Force has received reports of unauthorized fare hikes by some drivers operating on the Serekunda-Brikama route, with fares reportedly ranging from D50 to D100 – well above the approved rates. Police Public Relations Officer Momodou Musa Sisawo said the Gambia Police Force (GPF) “strongly condemns this unlawful practice”, which unfairly burdens commuters….
The Gambia Police Force convened a high-level meeting of Regional Commissioners and their operations teams at the Police Headquarters today, February 13, to enhance patrols and police visibility nationwide. AIG Pateh Jallow, Head of Police Operations, speaking on behalf of Inspector General of Police Seedy M. Touray, addressed rising crime rates and emphasised urgent action…
The Gambia Police Force, on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, held a press conference at the Anti-Crime Unit Headquarters in Banjulunding to update the public on the recent arrests of key suspects linked to a spree of violent armed robberies and break-ins across the Greater Banjul Area. During the briefing, Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar…
The Council of African Descendants (CoAD) has raised safety concerns regarding diaspora repatriates in The Gambia to the Gambia Police Force (GPF). The meeting looked at fostering dialogue with the police, addressing urgent safety issues and exploring opportunities for collaboration. Mr Adrian, representing the repatriates in The Gambia, expressed growing concerns about their safety and…
The Gambia Police Force, in partnership with DCAF, has successfully concluded a year-long Gender Promotion Initiative, marking a significant step in advancing gender inclusivity within the force. The event marking the conclusion of the training was today held at the Sir DKJ Conference Centre, where the Inspector General of Police, Seedy M. Touray, expressed appreciation…
The Public Relations and Press Officer of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) has received a donation of studio equipment valued at over 1.6 million dalasis from the GIZ Police Programme. The programme is financed by the German Federal Office and co-financed by the EU. The donation, presented on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, is expected to…
The Gambia Police Force Community Policing Unit, supported by GIZ, has hosted a one-day workshop at the NaNA Conference Hall in Bakau to develop a new Community Policing Strategy for 2025–2029. The workshop, held on January 23 and attended by police commissioners and regional commanders, was opened by Commissioner Lamin Jaiteh, who highlighted the need…
The Gambia Police Force Sports Department presented its team of referees to the Inspector-General of Police, Seedy Muktarr Touray, CIP Samba G. Kah, Secretary-General of GPF Sports, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, introduced the talented team, highlighting their achievements at national and international levels. The team includes FIFA referee Lamin N. Jammeh, along with FIFA…
