A
long, heated dispute had ensued between the neighbouring villagers of Gambia
and Senegal after Gambian Fire Service officer, Ansumana Drameh was shot in the
legs.
Our
reporter has been informed that the arrested Senegalese has hinted Gambian
authorities that they were with Senegalese authorities and some intelligence officers.
Mr.
Drammeh, an officer of The Gambia Fire and Rescue Services (GFRS) who was
posted in Bansang in the Central River Region (CRR) has been shot in his legs
by neighbouring villagers of Senegal around Jahanka village in the Upper
Fulladou District, as he was mediating to settle a dispute.
The
incident came as fighting erupted between border villages of Kerr-Yerro and
Jahanka.
Drammeh
was rushed to the Bansang hospital for medical attention, however, he was
referred to Banjul for further medical treatment.
The
culprit has been arrested in attempt to run into Senegal, sources say. He was
detained at the Bansang Police Station as investigation into the matter
continues.
The
spokesperson of The Gambia Fire and Rescue Services (GFRS) Muhammed Drammeh, confirmed
the development to our reporter, while describing the incident as unfortunate.