A source who wishes to speak to The Point on the condition of anonymity has confirmed the development, saying that the incident happened on Saturday.
Lamin Njie, spokesperson of The Gambia Police Force who was contacted for comment could not at the time of going to press confirm the number of horses and compounds burnt as a result of the clash.
However, he said the situation has now been put under control and that security has been deployed in the area to maintain peace and stability.
Police PRO Njie further added: “We can confirm a conflict that ensued between the villagers of Kerr Mot Haali in the Gambia and Kerr Mot Haali in Senegal. Security personnel have been deployed to the area to prevent further escalation of the conflict,” he said, further claiming that: “Calm and normalcy have been restored, while a thorough investigation into the cause of the conflict is underway.”
Press release
The Government of The Gambia notes with serious concern the ongoing developments in the Sudan leading to the deterioration of the security situation and eruption of fighting in the country between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
As nominations for the December 4th Presidential elections reaches its climax and the beginning of campaign in subsequent days, we kindly call on political leaders and influencers both at home and abroad to avoid tendencies that can jeopardizes the peace and stability in our beloved country The Gambia.
The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and Touray Kunda Construction Company Limited, Friday, April 29, 2022 inked a D4.039 million contract agreement for rehabilitation and conservation works at Mungo Park Memorial Obelisk in Sami Karantaba, Central River Region.
During a two-day National Dialogue organised by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR), Vice President Dr. Badara Joof said the country’s challenges in disposing waste is due to lack of clear sense of direction to effective waste management.
