Arrested Residents of Ngain Sanjal Charged with Assault, Released on Bail 

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By Louise Jobe 

The Gambia Police Force have charged thirty-three (33) individuals arrested for their alleged involvement in the violent attack on Ngain Sanjal Police Station, causing serious injuries to officers and damages to property, says PRO Modou Musa Sisawo.

The police said the suspects were released on bail, pending further legal action.

PRO Sisawo added that the arrestees were charged with obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duties, assaulting a police officer in the due execution of his duties, disobedience to lawful orders, wilful damage to property, prohibition of conduct, and conspiracy to commit felony.

He said all thirty-three (33) youths arrested were charged with six charges. 

On Friday, June 21, 2024, the police arrested nineteen individuals following a violent attack on NgainSanjal Police Station, sparked by villagers demanding the release of a suspect accused of magical emasculation (snatching manhood). This led to property damage and injuries to officers who were later hospitalised.