Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information
By Buba Gagigo
The Gambian government has confirmed that a Gambian national was shot by Senegalese soldiers in Kelantan, Casamance.
“The Ministry of Information regrets to inform the general public of a confirmed incident involving one Amadou Jah from Kampant, Foni Kansala, who was shot by Senegalese soldiers at Kelantan in Casamance.
The Ministry of Information noted that the exact time of the incident remains unknown. According to sources, Mr. Jah had been contracted by Jerreh Sonko, a log dealer and native of Mandina, Foni Kansala, to procure timber logs from Casamance.
“Upon reaching Kelantan, Mr. Jah was shot by Senegalese soldiers. He was transported to the Fourth Infantry Battalion in Kanilai around 12:30 AM and subsequently rushed to Bwiam Hospital. He has since been referred to Ndemban Hospital for further medical treatment,” the Information ministry said.
Further reports indicate that Mr. Jah was accompanied by two apprentices on this mission, one known by the nickname “50.”
“They were last seen in the vicinity of Kanilai. The Ministry will provide a follow-up report as more information becomes available. We urge the public to remain calm and await further updates from official channels,” they concluded.