In a major development, The Gambia Police Force arrests four officers over the death of Omar Badjie during a September 28, 2025 pursuit, vowing transparency via an independent Coroner’s Inquest amid public demands for justice and accountability, postmortem complete, body released for burial on October 1.
The Gambia Police Force confirmed the arrest of four officers involved in the pursuit of Omar Badjie on September 28 2025.
They are currently in detention awaiting an independent Coroner’s Inquest. A postmortem examination was completed, and the body was released to the family for burial on October 1, 2025.
The police are committed to a transparent investigation and assure the public that justice will be served, holding anyone at fault accountable. Further updates will follow.
President Adama Barrow, joined by Madam Sarjo Mballow-Barrow and a delegation, visited the Tanger Med port in Morocco to explore potential collaboration opportunities in the maritime sector. The Tanger Ports Agency presented an overview of the port’s history, detailing investments from both public and private sectors, its role in local job creation, and its connectivity.
