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GPF announces ‘unprecedented promotion’ of nearly 4,000 officers

Sep 8, 2026, 12:43 PM 2 min read
GPF announces ‘unprecedented promotion’ of nearly 4,000 officers

Seedy Murtar Touray

In a move described as unprecedented in the history of the Gambia Police Force (GPF), the institution has promoted close to 4,000 officers ranging from Police Constable to Assistant Superintendent of Police.

The mass promotion, announced yesterday, show the promotion of a total number 3,618 officers. The promotion has been hailed as a landmark decision recognising the commitment and dedication of officers across the ranks. Many observers credit the development to the leadership of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Seedy Murtar Touray, whose stewardship has been praised for prioritising junior officers long overlooked in past exercises.

The promotion, which cuts across the force, is being seen as a moraleboosting measure that strengthens the institution’s operational capacity while rewarding loyalty and service.

In a statement, the GPF announced the promotion of 3,618 police officers across various ranks, from Police Constable (PC) to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).

The promotions comprise: 1,407 Police Constables to First Class Constable; 1,239 First Class Constables to Corporal; 187 Corporals to Sergeant; 373 Sergeants to SubInspector; 230 SubInspectors to Inspector; 114 Inspectors to Chief Inspector; and 68 Chief Inspectors to Assistant Superintendent of Police.

The promotions mark an important milestone in the professional progression of the officers and form part of the GPF’s continued commitment to personnel development and effective service delivery.

The Police High Command congratulated all promoted officers and reminded them that their new ranks come with increased responsibility and expectations of professionalism, discipline, integrity and commitment to duty.

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