{"id":83297,"date":"2025-08-04T16:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T16:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/essau-gets-state-of-the-art-model-police-station"},"modified":"2025-08-05T14:10:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T14:10:53","slug":"essau-gets-state-of-the-art-model-police-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/essau-gets-state-of-the-art-model-police-station","title":{"rendered":"Essau Gets State-Of-The-Art \u2018Model\u2019 Police Station"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambia Police Force, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, inaugurated the new Essau Model Police Station.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is said to be a milestone in the country\u2019s on-going security sector reform and commitment to democratic, people-centred policing.<\/p>\n<p>The facility represents a shift from traditional law enforcement to a rights-based, community-oriented model that prioritizes the needs of women, children, and vulnerable groups. It also supports The Gambia\u2019s broader Transitional Justice and Security Sector Reform (SSR) agenda by improving local infrastructure and access to justice.<\/p>\n<p>Presiding over the ceremony on behalf of President Adama Barrow, Minister of Interior Hon. Abdoulie Sanyang described the station as a state-of-the-art facility equipped with modern technology, which will serve as a hub for law enforcement operations in the North Bank Region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a significant milestone in our collective pursuit of a more secure, peaceful, and stable Gambia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized the government\u2019s strategy of decentralizing police infrastructure as a foundation for national development, noting that enhanced security attracts investment and employment, which in turn reduces crime. \u201cOur communities must be safe, and our people deserve the best security service delivery, irrespective of location,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The model police station, he says, reflects government\u2019s commitment to modernize law enforcement, promote transparency, and build public trust. \u201cSince 2017, my government has embarked on an ambitious security sector reform agenda, which is now embedded in the National Development Plan 2023\u20132027,\u201d the minister said.<\/p>\n<p>Inspector General of Police Seedy Muctar Touray said the project required extensive planning, coordination, and dedication from architects, engineers, contractors, and local stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted key features of the new facility, including ramps for persons with disabilities, safe spaces for victims of sexual offences, and human rights-compliant detention cells. He added that officers will now have access to well-equipped offices, dining areas, and sanitation facilities to better serve the people of Essau and its surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<p>Touray confirmed that the project was jointly financed, with UNDP covering 95 percent of the cost and the Gambia Police Force contributing the remaining 5 percent.<\/p>\n<p>UNDP Africa Regional Director and UN Assistant Secretary General, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, for her part, urged the community to take ownership of the facility and reiterated UNDP\u2019s continued support to The Gambia\u2019s security reforms. She stressed the importance of inclusive governance and sustainable peace.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony concluded with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and a guided tour of the modern, gender-sensitive, and rights-compliant facility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Gambia Police Force, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, inaugurated the new Essau Model Police Station. This is said to be a milestone in the country\u2019s on-going security sector reform and commitment to democratic, people-centred policing. 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