Police have said a total of eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the ‘unwarranted’ attack on the newly inaugurated Immigration post at Gunjur.
Police said in a statement Friday: “The arrested suspects are: Momodou Barry, Momodou Yerro Gaye and Amadou Wurry Jallow all Conakry Guineans. Carlos Sambou and Domingo Manneh Bissau Guineans. Muhammed Silva, Lamin Jarju and Banjul Sanyang all Gambians.
“Investigations revealed that the attack was conducted during early hours of Friday 9th April 2021 at 02:00 hrs. The assailants were armed with sticks, cutlasses and a single barrel rifle. Several knives and cutlasses were recovered from one of the suspects.
“Two Immigration Officers and a Fire Fighter sustained injuries as a result of the attack and currently receiving treatment. The suspects are currently being processed for court actions.”
