Thursday, January 30, 2025

Police Shoot One, Arrest Two in Jah Oil Clash

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Police officers responded to a violent confrontation at Jah Oil Bond Road in Banjul on the night of Wednesday, January 28, following a dispute between fueling station staff and a group of individuals.

Despite attempts to de-escalate the situation, officers were overpowered, prompting reinforcements. As the aggressors continued to resist and attack, police fired warning shots before shooting one individual in the leg in self-defense.

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Three suspects—Momodou Njie, who sustained the gunshot wound, Ousman Jobe, and Ousainou Njie—were arrested, while others fled. The suspects face assault-related charges as investigations continue, with police urging public cooperation in maintaining security.

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