𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐨

Gambia Police have confirmed that officers in Sanyang have arrested five individuals in connection with the alleged abduction of the Alkalo of Berending, Abdoulie Sanyang.

Library image: Gunjur-Berending land dernacation exercise

According to a police statement issued on April 3, 2026, the arrests were made on April 1 as part of ongoing investigations into the incident.

The suspects have been identified as Alasana Touray, Yaya Touray, Lamin Touray, Sulayman Touray, and Morro Touray. Authorities confirmed that all five are currently in custody and assisting police with their inquiries.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction remain under investigation, with police assuring the public that further updates will be provided as the case develops.

The latest development follows an earlier incident in which youths from Gunjur were reported to have seized the Berending Alkalo, following the beating and injury of Yaya Darboe from Gunjur by by some individuals from Berending.

Community leaders, including the Gunjur Alkalo, had since called for calm as authorities work to address the long-standing dispute in the area.