By Ramatoulie Jawo
The Gambia Police Force issued a statement revealing that officers responded to a suspected shooting incident in Hanover, Serekunda, on February 19, 2025, after receiving reports of an individual seen with a rifle on a building.
A search conducted at the scene led to the discovery of a single-barrel gun license in the bedroom of 61-year-old Ebou Drammeh, who was subsequently arrested for questioning.
Further investigation uncovered that Drammeh’s nephew, Muhammadou Kebbeh, had hidden the firearm. Authorities later recovered the weapon, along with 14 live rounds and one empty shell casing, at the scene.
According to police reports, Drammeh admitted to shooting Omar Badjie, also known as “Utaka,” in the thigh after an ongoing dispute. Drammeh claimed that Badjie frequently provoked him by spraying insecticide near his window, which he said was harmful to his health. Drammeh stated that, on the day of the incident, he had no choice but to use his single-barrel gun (Kartuss) in self-defense.
“Drammeh admitted to shooting Omar Badjie, also known as “Utaka,” in the thigh after an ongoing dispute. He alleged that Badjie frequently provoked him by spraying insecticide near his window while he was resting, which he claimed was harmful to his health. On the day of the incident, Drammeh stated that he had no option but to fire his single-barrel gun (Kartuss) in response,” the statement reads.
According to the police statement, Badjie is currently receiving treatment at Ndemban Hospital. Drammeh has been cautioned and detained, while Muhammadou Kebbeh has been arrested and detained for concealing evidence after removing the firearm and remaining ammunition from the scene.
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