Minister Hamat Bah is currently on a nationwide tour, visiting tourism and cultural areas ahead of the tourists’ season.
Eyewitnesses described the incident as “sad and shocking."
Mr. Bah’s convoy was believed to be coming from Brikama Ba end and heading to Kombo.
An anonymous source added that the driver who knocked the boy was speeding as he approached the said village.
“The four year old boy who was attempting to cross the road to the other side was eventually knocked by the speeding vehicle as the driver lost control."
Meanwhile, the body of deceased at the time of gathering the report was rushed to Bansang Hospital.
Mustapha Batchilly, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Banjul City Council (BCC) has strongly denied reports suggesting that there was “mismanagement and corruption” at the council, dismissing such reports as “false” and intended to tarnish the “reputable image of the council,” thereby setting the records straight.
The second SN Brussels flight is expected today with 65 Gambians; most of whom were stranded in Europe because of the covid-19, official sources said.
Lamin F. Bojang, who intends to run for chairmanship at the Brikama Area Council (BAC) under the National People’s Party’s ticket, has declared himself as “the people’s choice”.
Gambia Immigration Department (GID) on Friday marked Immigration day at its head office in Banjul.
