The family and friends of Ba Musa Sabally, a resident of Brikama Perseverance, have expressed deep frustration over the lack of progress in the police investigation into his alleged brutal beating by a group of assailants more than three weeks ago.
The incident occurred on June 10 when five individuals in Brikama reportedly attacked Sabally.
One suspect, Ebrima Kandeh, was immediately apprehended by members of the public and handed over to the police on the same day. However, the other four suspects remain at large, according to family members.
As of July 11, three weeks after the assault, the family says they have received no official updates from the Gambia Police Force or relevant government authorities despite repeated follow-ups.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Umar Fatty, a concerned citizen from Brikama Perseverance, highlighted the emotional toll on Sabally’s relatives and neighbors. “A group of people allegedly beat our son and nephew. It has now been three weeks, and we have not received any update,” he said.
Fatty emphasized the contrast with other recent violent incidents in the Greater Banjul Area that received swift police action. Just a week after Sabally’s case, Yunusa Mbye was killed, and the accused was arrested and brought to court within 48 hours. Similar quick responses were recorded in Faji Kunda and, as recently in Latri Kunda Germany, where Ebrima Njie was allegedly stabbed to death.
“Why has there been silence from the authorities on this matter?” Fatty asked. “We respectfully request clarity on why there has been silence on this case and what the current status of the investigation is.”
The family is now appealing directly to the public and authorities through media platforms, urging the police to provide information on the investigation’s progress and to ensure the remaining suspects are apprehended. They stressed that they are not activists or journalists but ordinary citizens seeking fairness and justice for Ba Musa Sabally.
The police have issued no official statement as of press time. Community members continue to call for transparency to restore confidence in how such cases are handled.
