By Lamin Sanyang
Landmine explosion has killed three people in Wassadu, Foni Jarrol District.
The incident which occurred last Thursday morning claimed the lives of one Sulayman Jonkong Sanneh and his two young sons Sheikh Omar Sanneh and Yahya Sanneh who were eleven and eight years old respectively. They were reportedly riding on a horse cart fetching firewood, on their way about 300 meters away from The Gambia/Senegal borders was where the explosion took place killing all three of them instantly. The issue has raised eyebrows for it is the first time such a thing happened in the Gambia.
“This is a foul play,” a distraught family member said.
He added: “Whoever did this has intention of killing Gambians because there is no war here. How can anyone plant a bomb on a road that people use daily?”
The deceased was alleged to be a staunch supporter of the coalition who was very instrumental in bringing together the supporters of other political parties especially the former ruling party to joined the coalition government. They said he was part of those who went to welcome President Barrow during his recent “Thank You Tour” in Kalagi.
According to sources the police investigators have taken the bodies to the mortuary to conduct postmortem but the family members turned it down.
Meanwhile, the bodies were laid to rest on Friday. Some of the family members called on the government to investigate the matter.
