Over 200 people have been arrested for allegedly breaking the law around a 21-day curfew imposed on the nation by President Adama Barrow.
Police said on Tuesday 221 people were arrested over first three days of the curfew amid a break down that shows 23 arrests made in Banjul 23 and Anti Crime Unit arresting 38. The rest are Kanifing (11), Bundung- Talinding (10), Brikama (37), PIU (33), CRR (20), Basse (31), and TSU (18).
Police while saying the list is not exhaustive as they continue to receive reports, also said the arrested individuals are being processed for arraignment before the courts.
“We continue to encourage the public to adhere to the regulations,” police said.
It comes amid the conviction of five people for breaking the curfew. They are been fined D5,000 in default to serve one year imprisonment with hard labour.
