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    By Sheriff Saidykhan

Muslims around the around on Wednesday 27, September 2023 commemorated Mawlid Al-Nabi, the birth of the Holy Prophet of Islam, and the seal of all the Prophets sent by Allah to mankind. 

Mawlid Al-Nabi, is an important occasion on the  Muslim calendar, that signifies the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace And Blessings Be Upon Him).

Mawlid Al-Nabi, is commemorated every year on the 12th of the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar. 

Below is the selection of images showing Muslim commemorating Mawlid Al-Nabi around the world.

Muslims gatered for Mawlid at Medina Baye

Khasida recitations at Touba

Tivavoune

By Amadou Manneh

The students union of the University of the Gambia (UTG) have raised their growing concerned over delay of lectures.

This semester’s lecture was announced to commence on 11th of September 2023 but the date has now been rescheduled to 2nd October to allow Faraba campus to complete work.

“We cannot wait till October 2nd to begin lectures,” Kemo Fatty, the student president said.

kemo  stated that the delay of lectures may interrupt the academic calendar again.

Last semester’s lectures were compacted as the lecturers were rush to complete their lectures. 

The examinations were conducted early, because the university management was trying to restore academic calendar to normalcy. 

The  academic calendar was disrupted by corona virus pandemic that caused exams to be conducted late.

according to Kemo, students had to endure the ordeals of last semester so that this semester could be smoothly conducted.’

he further concluded  that any further delay in the commencement of the semester will not be welcome by them.

                |Constables  Pateh Jallow and Sang J. Gomez have been laid to rest.| 

By Amadou Manneh

Constable Pateh Jallow was laid to rest in his hometown of Foni Kansala, while Constable  Sang J Gomez was buried in his home village of Kitty 1 yesterday.

The two officers were killed on Tuesday when an alleged shooter Ousainou Bojang shot them at Sukuta-Jabang Traffic light.

The burials of the officer was attended by Senior Service Chiefs and Senior Government Officials.

Inspector General of Police Abdoulie Sanyang has attended the burial of Sang J Gomez in  Kitty 1.

“They paid their final respects to PC Sang J Gomez in his hometown of Kitty,” the Acting Public Relation Officer of the Police, Modou Musa Sisawo said.

He said that  the Gambia Police Force and the Government presented charitable tokens to assist the grieving family of the two slain officers.

General Sanyang reiterated his solemn commitment to PC Gomez\

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The United Democratic Party condemns in strongest possible terms the outrageous allegations that the Government Spokesman made during his interview with ‘Coffee Time with Peter Gomez’ on 14th September2023.

In his interview he falsely alleged that the suspect in this heinous crime is associated with the UDP and that suspect is an employee of the Brikama Area Council which the Brikama Area Council has publicly rebutted.

UDP believes that it is reckless and dangerous for the Government Spokesman to comment on an ongoing criminal investigation because this may lead him to make false and or misleading statements that will complicate the work of law enforcement officers

Secondly the Inspector General of Police has the legal mandate to brief the public, if necessary, on any ongoing investigation without compromising sources and methods or divulging sensitive or classified information to the public.

 In this regard UDP urges the IGP to call on Government officials particularly the Government Spokesman to fact-check all information before sharing it with the public.

Given the specialist nature of criminal investigations, rules of evidence and other procedural requirements the law, UDP believes that only the Gambia Police Force has the competence to provide useful information to the public that is clearly traumatized by this heinous crime. 

The Government Spokesman ought to know better than speculating about an ongoing investigation or casting aspersions on the character of law-abiding persons and institutions.

Thirdly criminal responsibility according to Gambian law is extremely strictly personal as to who bears it in each case. The responsibility in a criminal matter rest squarely with the accused person or persons as the case may be. It has nothing to do with a person’s religious ethnic or political affiliations.

Finally, UDP believes that the IGP will carry out a thorough and complete investigation into the matter and the Culprit(s) prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and this is not the time for the Government Spokesman to traffic in bombast or make baseless allegations and bogus analysis on matters he has no competence in. 

The United Democratic Party urges all Gambians to assist the Police in their Investigation. Thank you.

ISSUED BY THE SECRETARIAT.

By Amadou Manneh

Gambia Police Force has arrested six more suspects in relation to Tuesday\

By Amadou Manneh

The Office of The Inspector General of The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has confirmed the arrest of the alleged shooter, Ousainou Bojang from Brufut Bojang Kunda in connection to the recent shooting at the Sukuta traffic light junction.

On Tuesday a gun man attacked Paramilitary Officers at the Sukuta-Jabang Highway killing two male  officers and wounded one female officer.

Ousainou Bojang  was captured in Jululung, Cassamance in Senegal after a manhunt was launched against  him. 

The police said the suspected killer is under police custody, and there are ongoing investigation aims at unveiling the motives behind the shooting of the police officers.

“The Gambia Police Force remains dedicated to sharing pertinent information from this investigation that is suitable for the public,” Modou Musa Sisawo, the the Ag PRO states. 

Meanwhile, President Adama Barrow has visited the wounded officer who is currently receiving treatment and presented hundred thousand dalasis [D100,000] to her.

He also paid his last respects to the two other officers who were killed in the incident. And pledge D1 Million reward for any information leading to his arrest.  

He described the incident as a terror attack aim  to intimate the Police and government whilst expressing deep sadness about the incident. 

He further expressed his government commitment towards maintaining peace and security in the country.

By Amadou Manneh

Modou Lamin Age-almusaf Sowe, a Gambian author , said the  Gambia should conduct a national teachers\