The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has successfully secured convictions in a high-profile case involving dangerous drifting along the Sukuta–Jabang Highway, reinforcing their commitment to road safety and the rule of law. Under the leadership of Inspector General of Police, Mr. Seedy Mukhtar Touray, the GPF has sent a strong message that reckless driving will face severe consequences.
The Brusubi Magistrates’ Court delivered sentences for five individuals convicted in the case, known as the “Jabang Drifters,” following a thorough investigation by the GPF’s Anti-Crime Unit. The offenders, identified as Momodou Martin Sanyang, Serigne Mass Gaye, Muhammed Bah, Ismaila Faal, and Samba Ceesay, were charged with multiple counts related to dangerous driving and public endangerment.
The court’s sentencing included substantial fines and imprisonment terms. Momodou Martin Sanyang was fined D25,000 and sentenced to three years imprisonment with hard labor on one count. Serigne Mass Gaye faced a D1,000 fine and three months imprisonment on one count, alongside a D25,000 fine and three years imprisonment on another. Muhammed Bah received fines of D20,000 and D25,000, with respective sentences of two and three years imprisonment with hard labor. Ismaila Faal was fined D25,000 and sentenced to three years imprisonment on one count, and a D20,000 fine with a default of two years imprisonment on another. Samba Ceesay was fined D25,000 and sentenced to three years imprisonment with hard labor. Sanyang and Gaye will serve their sentences at Jeshwang Prison.
The convictions stem from a dangerous drifting incident that endangered lives and disrupted safety along the Sukuta–Jabang Highway, a busy thoroughfare in the Greater Banjul Area. The GPF’s swift response, led by the Anti-Crime Unit and supported by the Prosecutions Unit, ensured the offenders were apprehended and brought to justice. The professionalism and dedication of the responding officers were commended by the GPF, highlighting their role in maintaining public safety.
The Jabang community played a pivotal role in the case, providing crucial cooperation that aided the GPF in identifying and apprehending the offenders. Inspector General Touray expressed gratitude for the community’s support, emphasizing the importance of public collaboration in law enforcement efforts.
The GPF reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward reckless driving, drifting, and other dangerous road behaviors. “The Gambia Police Force remains steadfast in its mission to enforce the law and protect the lives and property of the Gambian people,” a GPF spokesperson stated. This case serves as a stern warning to drivers that such actions will face significant penalties, including hefty fines and imprisonment.
As road safety remains a priority, the GPF continues to urge motorists to adhere to traffic regulations and prioritize the safety of all road users. The successful prosecution of the Jabang Drifters underscores the Force’s unwavering commitment to upholding justice and ensuring safer roads for all Gambians.
