Officials of the Gambia Police Force have formally started investigations on the vandalisation meted on the house of Dr. Isatou Touray, vice President of The Republic Gambia in Kaur, Lower Saloum District in Central River Region.
At least six officials of the Crime Management Unit of The Gambia Police were on Sunday spotted at the vandalised house of the vice President taking photographs and other essential investigative reports.
On Wednesday 26th February, 2020 unknown assailant(s) entered into the house of the Vice President and destroyed many items including set of sofas, wardrobes, beds, mattresses, dining tables, television set. Doors and windows were sliced, smashed and broken leaving behind a very battered house that is no more fit for accommodation.
One of the officials who declined to grant formal interview with our reporter said no stone will be left unturned this include inviting suspects for questioning.
He called on members of the community to report any information that may be helpful to the nearest police station.
Some residents of Kaur who spoke to this medium expressed their disappointment over the incident, condemned the attack and described it as act of cowardice as well as act that is politically motivated.
“To me this act is politically motivated because the person who came here has no intention of stealing anything but just to destroy materials and go. This is why I say this could only be done by someone who is driven by political jealousy,” said Sako Nyang a native of Kaur Wharf town.
He added that “this act is cowardice that is meant to incite bad feeling on Dr. Touray so that she can neglect Kaur but this will not happen.” Hon. Sainey Jawara, National Assembly Member (NAM) also expressed his disapproval to the vandalism meted out to the house of vice President Dr.Touray, disclosing that the act is alien to the people and community of Kaur.
“I was shocked and disappointed with this act. This is something that is totally new in this area especially in Kaur. I want to call on the people of Kaur and the surroundings to help in any way possible to get to the bottom of this act,” said NAM Lower Saloum Constituency. He enjoined the Vice President to take the attack in good faith, while calling on the police to do their job in getting to the bottom of the matter.
