Gambian embassy in Bissau announces death of Gambian citizen at hotel

The Embassy of The Gambia in Bissau said on Friday a Gambian citizen on a business trip in Bissau has died at his hotel.

Ebrima Solomon Marreh a native of Bwiam and resident in Busumbula met his sudden death last night at hotel CEIBA in Bissau, the embassy said in a statement.

“Late Marreh was on a business trip with some Arabs in Bissau barely for a week now. A very shocking news in Bissu as late Marreh was said to be with his partners up to midnight before he pass on.

“Arrangements are at the moment on to transport the body to The Gambia.  May his soul rest in perfect peace and Janatul Firdaws be his final abode,” the embassy said.