The Gambian Navy rescued 176 people and stopped 12 illegal fishing boats in six months, conducting 18 sea and 72 river patrols to fight drug trafficking and smuggling, while facing equipment and fuel shortages.
The Gambian Navy rescued 176 people and stopped 12 illegal fishing boats in the last six months.
Navy Commander Fara Jobe said they conducted 18 sea patrols and 72 river patrols to combat drug trafficking, smuggling, and illegal migration.
He pointed out challenges like a lack of equipment, not enough space for boats, and delays in processing.
Jobe asked for more fuel for operations, better facilities, and improved maritime surveillance with satellite support.
The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of The Gambia’s National Assembly revealed that the Office of the Vice President has failed to provide updates on resolutions requiring the NDMA Director General to account for undelivered food items worth over D100 million and other financial discrepancies related to COVID-19 expenditures.
