POLICE CHARGE, PROSECUTE THREE WOMEN OVER ALLEGED FGM DEATH OF INFANT

Date: August 12, 2025

Following the Police flash report of August 10, 2025, regarding the death of a one-month-old baby girl in Wellingara suspected to be linked to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), three women have now been charged under the Women’s (Amendment) Act, 2015.

The first accused, Fatou Camara, has been charged under Section 32A – Prohibition of Female Circumcision, which carries a penalty of life imprisonment. She has been remanded in custody by Magistrate Sambou of the Brikama Magistrates’ Court.

The second and third accused, Oumie Sawaneh and Hawa Conteh, are charged under Section 32B – Accomplices to Female Circumcision. Both have been granted bail, as the offence is bailable.

The GPF reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of all vulnerable persons and urges the public to report any harmful traditional practices to the nearest police station.

Source: The Gambia Police Force