The acting Inspector General of Gambia Police Force has said that he is committed to combating crime in the country, and called on Gambians to support the Police in fighting against crimes and its related matters in the country.
Alhagie Mamour Jobe, who was appointed acting Inspector General of Police on 25 June 2018 following the resignation of former IGP, Landing Kinteh, made the remark on The Perspective show on the state television.
“My intention is to make Gambia a peaceful country, and ensure everyone in the country enjoy the peace. I am committed to ensuring that every life and property in this country is protected by whatever means. I am appealing to the public to support the police in that process, which I am sure if all give support the Police, Gambia will be free from crimes,” he said.
He urged Gambians to collaborate in developing the country, adding that the country belongs to the Gambians and they shouldn’t allow anyone to destroy the country.
On permit issue
The Police Chief said the 1997 constitution has given the right to Gambians to hold assemble in non-violence way, citing section 25 of the constitution that it guarantees the citizens of the country to express their feelings and opinions in a peaceful manner.
But, he also said the provision made it clear that freedom of expression goes with certain responsibilities.
He added: “Section 25 has guaranteed the citizens of the country to express their feelings and opinions in a peaceful manner. But that provision is making it very clear that there is certain responsibility that is supposed to be observed.”
He said the Police issued permits on the basis of controlling the procession, saying ‘if everybody is allowed to come on the street and demonstrate and there is no coordination, at the end of the day there is bound to be problem’.
