Tag Archives: Gambia

Nine Europe-bound Nigerian stowaways rescued after jumping into high sea in Gambia

Nine Europe-bound Nigerian stowaways rescued after jumping into high sea in Gambia

Comptroller MMIA Command A.A Adesokan with the team leader from The Gambia Immigration Service   The Nigeria Immigration Service, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos Command has received nine Nigerians who attempted to stowaway to Europe through The Gambia.    The stowaways were brought back to Nigeria onboard a flight via …

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Four arrested as Gambia foil coup attempt

Four arrested as Gambia foil coup attempt

The government in Gambia on Wednesday, December 21, announced that it has foiled an attempted military coup.   The failed coup against the administration of President Adama Barrow, is the first against his government since he defeated long-time ruler Yahya Jammeh.   The Gambian Armed Forces High Command arrested four soldiers linked to the alleged coup after …

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