By Lamin Njie
The Gambia Armed Forces has issued a statement saying the reports that Sana Manjang and Bora Colley have been arrested as false.
The Fatu Network carried a report Thursday afternoon saying two of the most sought-after former junglers Sana Manjang and Bora Colley have been arrested, quoting sources.
The Gambian army in a statement issued moments ago said the story is false.
“The GAF Command wishes to categorically state that this information is untrue/false. The Military Police of GAF has not been involved in any operation to effect the arrest of Brigadier General Bora Colley and Lieutenant Colonel Sanna Manjang, who are very senior members of the “Junglers” and also persons of interest to the Government of the republic of The Gambia,” the army’s statement signed by its spokesman Major Lamin K Sanyang said.
The army went on to encourage members of the public who may have information on the whereabouts of members of the “Junglers” that are still at large and out of the jurisdiction to provide this information to the nearest military or police post.
Editor’s note: Now that the Gambia Army Forces has confirmed that Sana Manjang and Bora Colley have not been arrested, we would like to apologise for carrying a false story. The story we did earlier today was based on sources – sources who have proved to be very credible and we have had no reason to doubt them. One of the sources quoted has been working with The Fatu Network for five years and has always been found to be very credible. But again, our unreserved apologies for carrying a false story.
