The information obtained from the Poliso Facebook page states: “The accused entered a bureau de change and attempted to convert 50,000 CFA into dalasi, the bureau attendant had already given him D4, 500. However, the bureau attendant soon detected that out of the money, 20000 CFA was counterfeit.”
“When the accused was already on his way out, his attention was later called. Unfortunately, he started running. Unluckily for him, he got caught and was quickly apprehended and brought to the police and charged for the offence contrary to section 340 of the criminal code. The accused is in police custody and will be arraigned before court.”
“The Inspector General of Police thus, urged the public to be vigilant and watch-out when it comes to dealings with unknown persons in changing money, especially foreign currencies.
Dr. Alieu Gibba, a senior lecturer and head of Department of Economics and Management Sciences of the School of Business and Public Administration of the University of The Gambia (UTG), has resigned from the UTG Joint Search Committee of the Council and Senate for the Position of the Vice Chancellor on what he described as moral and ethical grounds.
Press release: The United Democratic Party looked forward, with great anticipation, to finally and effectively use the very little airtime provided to it on the Public broadcaster, GRTS.
BANJUL, 9 February 2021: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Tuesday received copies of Letters of Credence of the Ambassadors of Republic of Serbia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan accredited to The Gambia at a ceremony held at the Foreign Ministry.
As the eighth accused person, Lamin Darboe was indisposed, the criminal trial of the ex-top brass of the former NIA could not proceed, resulting in a major setback.
