The Gambia Police Force has announced launching an investigation into the death of 66 children and vowed to hold anyone capable to account.
” Following the demise of sixty-six children whose horrific deaths are largely associated with Acute Kidney Injury, The Gambia Police Force Sets up an investigation panel to immediately probe into the matter to identify those responsible for such an irreparable loss and hold them adequately accountable,” the police said in a statement issued on Saturday.
” As an institution responsible for internal security and the protection of lives and properties, we are duty-bound to address such compelling issues capable of compromising the peace and security of this Nation.”
The police statement further added: ” In our bid to swiftly respond to this national security issue, the office of the Inspector General of Police has constituted an investigation panel consisting of senior police officers with the prerequisite knowledge and relevant skills relating to this important matter at hand.”
