Boost for Gambia Police Force

The Gambia Police Force (GPF), on Thursday morning, benefited from a donation of 200 handcuffs and four torchlights from one Mr Raelf Bernard, a Jamaican national and his Gambian counterpart Lamin Saidy, who is based in the UK, at a presentation ceremony held at the police headquarters in Banjul.

Ousman Sonko, the secretary of state for Interior, dwelt on the importance of the donated items. He advised the police to put the materials to good use.
SoS Sonko also used the opportunity to thank the donors on behalf of President Jammeh, his department and the GPF.

In a similar vein, an overwhelmed Ensa Badjie, the Inspector General of Police, described the philanthropists as true and genuine friends of The Gambia Police Force. He revealed that many more gestures are expected in the near future.
IGP Badjie went on to say that the gesture will help the police in the execution of their duties.

He thanked Lamin Saidy and Raelf Bernard for their efforts.
Speaking earlier, Raelf Bernard, said he and his Gambian counterpart (Lamin Saidy) thought it imperative to contribute their quota to national development. He advised the beneficiaries to use the materials wisely and also promised to continue supporting the police force.

For his part, Lamin Saidy thanked the police for their efforts in national development.
He promised to give new computers to the police force and also create a new website for them.