The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has confirmed the suspension and detention of four officers directly involved in the pursuit that led to the death of Omar Badjie. The officers were arrested on 28 September 2025 and remain in custody, pending the launch of an independent Coroner’s Inquest by the State. A postmortem examination was conducted…
In a bid to strengthen cooperation between the police and journalists, the Gambia Press Union (GPU) paid a courtesy call to the Gambia Police Force (GPF) at the police headquarters on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Assistant Inspector General of Police Administration, Mr. Ebrima Bah, who welcomed the visitors and chaired the meeting, commended the initiative,…
President Adama Barrow, has said his government remained vigilant in protecting all lawful rights, and those who resort to violence or incite it, “will be held accountable in accordance with due process and respect for human rights,” he assured. The Gambian leader made these remarks during his televised address to nation following death of one…
The Gambia Police Force on Thursday, September 25, 2025, held a dignified send-off ceremony in honour of 14 officers who have been granted the opportunity to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Turkey. The ceremony, graced by the Deputy Inspector General of Police Demba Sowe and senior officers, celebrated the officers’ dedication to academic…
The Gambia Police Force has taken a historic step as its first batch of officers prepares to serve on United Nations peacekeeping missions abroad. After three weeks of intensive training, the officers are now set to join global efforts in promoting peace and security. The training, held from 4 to 25 August and coordinated by…
The Police have arrested 19 individuals for unlawful assembly at the Public Utility and Regulatory Authority (PURA) headquarters along the Kairaba Avenue. The group, identified as GOMSABOPA, staged on Friday, August 22, 2025, a protest against alleged mobile credit data deductions without applying for the required police permit. Police officers were dispatched to the scene…
The Inspector General of Police, Seedy Mukhtar Touray, on August 21, 2025 received Mathew R. Hilton, Regional Security Officer (RSO) of the United States Embassy in Banjul, on a courtesy call at Police Headquarters. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the Gambia Police Force and the US Embassy, particularly in capacity building, security collaboration, and…
The Gambia Police Force has announced the promotion of Demba Sowe, formerly Assistant Inspector General of Police for Crime Management, to the position of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), following the statutory retirement of the former DIG Momodou Sowe. Mr Sowe is a native of Kampassa Village, Foni Jarrol, West Coast Region. He enlisted…
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…
The Gambia government has vowed to take tough measures to crack down on car drifting a menace and growing concern in the country. As the trend gains popularity among young Gambian drivers, authorities are also tightening their belts to take harsh stance against those caught drifting. Recently the Minister of Information, Dr Ismail Ceesay, announced…
