Late Major Famara Jammeh Laid to Rest

The remains of the late Captain Famara Jammeh, who died on 3rd March 2008 in a helicopter crash in Nepal where he was part of a United Nation peacekeeping mission, was on Friday, 14th March 2008, laid to rest in his home village of Gunjur, Kombo South.

Hundreds of mourners including the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Colonel Masanneh Kinteh, the Governor Western Region, Abdou F.M. Badjie, members of the Gambia Armed Forces and other important government officials attended the funeral.

Speaking at the Funeral the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Colonel Masanneh Kinteh, said that the late Major Jammeh was loyal to his nation and the army. He revealed that the deceased was a good Muslim who has sympathy for his colleagues and elderly people. He commended the late Major Jammeh’s commitment, dedication and hardwork during his service and he urged the family of late Major Jammeh to forbear and continue to trust in Almighty Allah.

For his part, the Deputy Imam of Gunjur, Muhammed Lamin Touray, said that the late Major Jammeh was a good Muslim and a member of State House Mosque Committee.

He expressed appreciation to the Gambia Armed Forces for what he termed their tremendous contribution to the protection of citizens and their properties.

Baba Leigh, the Imam of Kanifing Estate Mosque, said that late Major Jammeh had sympathy for humanity and was always contributing immensely towards the development and promotion of Islam in The Gambia. He confirmed that Major Jammeh was faithful to his boss and his colleagues.