According to The Fatu Network, the boys lost their lives after they got trapped in their room.
Police spokesman Lamin Njie said: “We can confirm a fire incident at the Bilal Boarding School situated at Yundum in the Westcoast Region. The incident occurred on Sunday 17 October 2021 at the early hours of the morning.
“Five students have been confirmed dead while seven others are hospitalised in critical conditions.
“An Investigation panel has been formed to probe into the matter and establish the cause of the fire as well as gather relevant evidence. The public will be duly informed about developments.”
Gorgi Mboob, the commander of the Anti-Crime Unit (ACU) of The Gambia Police Force is facing allegation of torture including hitting one Ebrima Sanneh, with a hoe in his genital.
After many statements from The Gambia and across the globe labelling and alleging the Indian Maiden Pharmaceuticals as the cause of the 69 child deaths in The Gambia, the company’s director, Vivek Goyal, has explained matters regarding the allegations.
The Government Spokesperson Ebrima Sankareh has confirmed that police have completed investigation into the alleged corruption involving the permanent secretary of Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources Dr. Bamba Banja.
Press release
The General Public is hereby informed that H.E Adama Barrow, the President of the Republic of The Gambia will preside over the launching of the Urban Transport Initiative and Commissioning of thirty-eight new buses on Tuesday 19th July, 2022 at the McCarthy Square, in Banjul by 11:00 am.
