According to Alhagie Ceesay, Tamba’s younger brother, the fire lasted about three hours, burning their early millet (coos), groundnut, rice, corns, furniture, 1 motorbike,1 bicycle, clothes, cash and other valuables.
Eddally Kijera, National Disaster Management Agency representative in the region, after conducting his assessment, described the incident as serious that left the family homeless.
He added that lack of adequate water in the village as well as lack of Fire and Rescue Services within the areas contributed to the seriousness of the disaster.
Sanna Dahaba, the executive director for the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), visited the place and expressed concern and sympathy with the affected family.
He called on government, donors, private sector, diaspora Gambians and individuals to help the family in reducing the burden on them.
Prominent people within the district appealed for government to ensure that Fire and Rescue Services’ presence in the area.
The Toufah Foundation on the 8th of March 2021, in recognition of the World Women’s Day, released a 25 minute documentary video titled: “Who do you think you are?
The minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery, has assured of a well-motivated Gambia civil service if resources are available.
New South Group last Thursday supported Gambia’s Ministry of Health with over 15, 200 doses of artmisinin and piperaquine tablets.
