18/08/2025
Former Gambian Military Officer Arrested Over National Security Concerns.
Mr. Abdoulie Sanyang, a former military officer, was arrested Sunday evening at Banjul International Airport by security officials. The arrest followed information from the flight manifest and initial detention at the Airport Police Station.
Mr. Sanyang was handed over to the Criminal Intelligence and Interpol Bureau for routine background checks before being transferred to Brusubi Police Station. Authorities are investigating statements he made during a radio interview on August 14th, which are believed to have serious national security implications.
He remains in custody at the Brusubi Criminal Investigation Department as investigations continue.
