A resident of Lamin, Sanna Kuyateh, and his friend Abdoulie Jallow narrowly escaped a violent robbery late on Christmas day, when a group of over 10 young men, initially mistaken for a festive caravan, attacked them with cutlasses and knives.
The incident occurred as the pair walked home after checking Jallow’s vehicle, which was under repair at a local garage. What appeared to be a celebratory group suddenly turned aggressive, surrounding the victims and demanding their belongings.
Kuyateh lost D3,500 in cash and a new pair of shoes worth D1,800. Jallow resisted fiercely, resulting in injuries to his legs and a finger, but he lost two phones and money. The victims managed to flee and seek help; Jallow received hospital treatment.
After the attack, Kuyateh issued a statement urging the Gambia Police Force to address security risks from unregulated caravans, warning that criminals exploit such gatherings. He called for heightened vigilance amid rising concerns over national security.
I nearly lost my phone,I was sitting by the windows of the car coming from mandinaring when we encountered them at Kerewan one boy pushed the glass window hold my hand trying to steal my phone but fortunately enough I was holding my phone tight enough. The police should put a stop to such carnivals and apprehend anyone seen doing it to safe people and their properties.