A catastrophic fire erupted Friday evening at a navy camp in Banjul, claiming two lives and leaving four officers seriously injured. The blaze, sparked by a fuel tanker explosion, tore through the facility, causing widespread devastation. The tanker, operated by Jah Oil and stationed at the camp, is believed to be the source of the deadly incident.
Emergency responders acted swiftly, transporting the wounded officers to Banjul’s main referral hospital, where they are receiving urgent medical care. Authorities have yet to disclose the identities of the victims or the full extent of the damage as teams work to secure the site and investigate the explosion’s cause.
More updates will follow as this story develops.
