Kiang East lawmaker raises alarm over rise in violent crime, urges action to protect lives

Kiang East lawmaker raises alarm over rise in violent crime, urges action to protect lives

By Kebba AF Touray The National Assembly member for Kiang East, Hon. Yaya Gassama, has called for urgent action to address what he described as the growing incidence of homicide and violent crime in The Gambia, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to public safety and the country’s long-standing reputation for peace. Speaking on a Matter of the Day during Thursday’s sitting of the National Assembly, Gassama said the preservation of peac…