Upon arrival at the identified location, several individuals fled the scene; however, twenty-eight (28) persons were apprehended and conveyed to Essau Model Police Station for screening and verification.
Preliminary screening indicates that those intercepted include nationals from several West African countries, including Guinea Conakry, Senegal, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, and Liberia.
All individuals have undergone due verification procedures and have been confirmed as migrants. They remain under temporary custody at Essau Model Police Station pending formal handover to the Gambia Immigration Department in Barra for appropriate administrative action in accordance with immigration laws.
Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend any agents or facilitators suspected of organizing or enabling irregular migration activities.
The operation reflects the Gambia Police Force’s sustained strategy to disrupt irregular migration networks, strengthen border security, and safeguard vulnerable individuals from undertaking dangerous and life-threatening journeys.
The Force commends the continued cooperation of communities within the North Bank Region and remains resolute in protecting lives and property through coordinated, intelligence-led policing.
