Army Sergeant Admits Cannibalization of Government Vehicles – Foroyaa Newspaper

Sergeant Jagne admits cannibalizing gov’t vehicles

According to the letter, the pair claimed to be acting under the directive of His Excellency, President Adama Barrow. The report alleged that they had moved vehicles, removed engines, and transferred parts to other vehicles,” including four tractors allegedly taken to a private garage in Bundung. When confronted, Sergeant Jagne exploded with defiance. “All that is false!” he declared. “If Saidy Barra wanted the truth, he would have come to me fi…

Army Sergeant Admits Cannibalization of Government Vehicles – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Kebba AF Touray Sergeant Adama Jagne of The Gambia Armed Forces on Tuesday, 20th October 2025, admitted before the National Assembly’s Special Select Committee that he cannibalized government vehicles parked at the Mechanical Services Agency (MSA) in Kotu. Cannibalization of vehicles refers to the practice of removing parts from one vehicle to repair or maintain another, often leaving the stripped vehicle unusable. He cited that the vehicles …