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5 suspects arrested for attacking Deeper Life students

Mar 28, 2024, 12:01 PM

Personnel of the Police Anti-Crime Unit of The Gambia Police Force (GPF) have arrested five suspects for reportedly attacking students of Deeper Life School

The suspects are currently under custody as investigations into the matter continues

The police in a release said: “The Kotu Anti-crime Unit received a distressing report on March 27, 2024, regarding a violent attack on Deeper Life School students, resulting in severe injuries to one student who required hospitalisation.

“In a swift response, ACU-Kotu deployed officers, leading to the arrest of five suspects. Additionally, a video surfaced implicating students from WASS and Glory Baptist School as potential suspects.

“While investigations are on-going, the public, especially parents and school administrators, are urged to maintain peace and report any incidents that may jeopardise public safety.”