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Armed robbers escape to Senegal after attack in URR

Oct 6, 2025, 11:38 AM

Police in the Upper River Region are investigating an alleged armed robbery that occurred in Madinayel village, Kantora District, on October 4, 2025.

Preliminary investigations indicate that six armed men, dressed in black coats and masks, attacked four shops, escaping with cash and other valuables before reportedly crossing into Senegal.

Personnel of the Police Intervention Unit, Crime Scene Investigators, and the Gambia Armed Forces in the region responded swiftly to the scene. The area has been cordoned off, and evidence collected as investigations continue.

The Gambia Police Force urges residents to remain calm and cooperate with investigators by providing any information that may assist in identifying the perpetrators.