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IGP defends police action against UDP supporters, says “firing tear gas is part of the internationally accepted standard to disperse crowds“

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Gambia Police Force Abdoulie Sanyang has said that the action of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) to fire tear gas on supporters of the United Democratic Party (UDP) who were gathered in front of the UDP leader Hon. Ousainou Darboe’s compound along […]

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Gambia’s Police Chief Begins Nationwide Tour Of Security Installations

The Inspector General of Police, Abdoulie Sanyang with a high power delegation from the Police Headquarters, this morning crossed to the North Bank Region, where the country’s Police chief is expected to begin his countrywide tour of Security Installations, including Police stations, Posts, Military and border posts across the country. […]

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IGP Sanyang receives Turkish Police Officials

Officials from the Turkish police recently called on the IGP at his office in Banjul. The purpose of the visit was to assess the security preparedness of the Gambia in hosting the OIC later this year. However, Turkey has been at the forefront in assisting the Gambia to prepare for […]