Police investigate alleged armed robbery in banjul
By Sulayman Waan
The Gambia Police Force has begun investigation into an alleged armed robbery that occurred at ElHella shop on Hegan Street in Banjul, at approximately 09:08 AM, today Saturday.
“Preliminary findings indicate that two suspects, one wearing a face mask and the other unmasked, arrived in an ash-colored BMW with no number plate, parked opposite the shop,” the Police said in a statement.
“CCTV footage shows the suspects entering the shop, brandishing a pistol, and threatening those inside before making away with D1,245,000.00 and 1,650,000.00 CFA. They fled the scene in the same vehicle.”
“The police are actively investigating and urge the public to assist in identifying the suspects and the vehicle.”
The police called on all to help with relevant information in order to lay hands on the suspects.
SW/COB/08/02/26
