Thursday, April 3, 2025

Military Burial for Navy Officer Richard Mendy Killed in Fuel Tanker Explosion

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial

The Gambia Armed Forces held a military burial for fallen Navy Officer Richard Mendy in Foni Besse earlier today. Mendy was one of two victims of a fuel tanker explosion at the Banjul naval base on March 28.

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The ceremony, attended by Defense Minister Shering Modou Njie and senior officials, included a 21-gun salute and the Last Post. Mendy had been on duty that night while four others were injured. Minister Njie pledged an investigation into the incident.

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