The office of the Inspector – General of Police has assured Gambians and the family of late Edmond Thomas that investigations are ongoing and its outcome will be made public as soon as possible.
The Police said, on Wednesday 06 March, 2019, approximately 1730 hours, the Office of the Inspector-General of Police received information that the lifeless body of a man identified as Edmond Thomas was found lying under the chassis of a fuel tanker at the premises of Global Electrical Group (GEG) in Brikama.
According to press release issued by the Police, preliminary investigations revealed Mr. Thomas was a mechanic supervisor at GEG until he was laid off some six months ago.
The release added that on the fateful day, it is believed he drove to the location in his private vehicle, a black Pajero marked BJL 5388 B, and upon arrival, removed some parts from the fuel tanker which belongs to his former employer, GEG.
“Mr. Thomas’ body was found by the spouse of Mr. Foday Ceesay, a man employed by GEG to secure their premises. She informed her husband and he reported the matter to Kabafita Police Station.
After taking appropriate actions, the Police moved the deceased to Brikama Health Centre and eventually Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital for autopsy,” the release concluded.