The ECOWAS Mission in the Gambia (ECOMIG) on Thursday said it has monitored the reports and several concerns raised in respect of the shooting of Ismaila Tamba.
Tamba was shot at a Gambian army checkpoint in Kanilai Village last Sunday.
On Thursday, Ecomig issued a statement saying “the isolated incident is unfortunate and regrettable especially coming in the course of an otherwise genuine duty call at the said check point by the GAF soldier.”
“The ECOWAS Mission urge the general public to remain calm and exercise maximum restraint while GAF conducts its thorough investigative process in order to come out with positive measures to avert a re-occurrence of this isolated incident,” the statement signed by acting force commander Abubakar A Bello said.
It added: “As part of the ECOMIG Mandate, the Mission further assures the populace that ECOMIG will continue to work in harmony with GAF, the Police and other security agencies to ensure peace and stability for Gambians to go about their normal duties without any fear and concerns about their safety.
“Once again, the ECOWAS Mission wishes the best of recovery to Ismaila Tamba and assures the public of their security and safety as it works in consonance with GAF and other stakeholders to ensure peace and stability in the country.”
