Police have confirmed the redeployment of Gorgi Mboob to Farafenni, a day after the National Human Rights Commission published details of its investigation where the rights group is seen asking the authorities to punish Mr Mboob after concluding he tortured Ebrima Sanneh on his genitals.
Mr Mboob was the head of anti-crime, a no-nonsense crime fighting wing of Gambia Police Force created shortly after President Barrow took over power.
Mr Mboob has been at the centre of numerous claims he beats suspected criminals. His name has also been mentioned in the April 2000 student demonstrations where he is said to have taken part in torturing people.
Police spokesman Lamin Njie said: “We can confirm the redeployment of Deputy Commissioner Gorgi Mboob to Farafenni.
“Superintendent Momodou Sowe has taken over as the new commander of the Anti Crime Unit.”
Mr Mboob rose through the ranks to deputy police commissioner and commander of anti-crime after he led efforts aimed at combating crime especially within the Kanifing Municipality. His no-nonsense approach to crime has however seen him been at the centre of numerous claims he goes about fighting crime by torturing people under his custody.
The police have not revealed what role Mr Mboob will assume in Farafenni.
