{"id":83674,"date":"2025-08-09T18:01:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T18:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambian-soldier-civilian-arrested-over-alleged-vulture-harvesting"},"modified":"2025-08-11T16:47:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:47:52","slug":"gambian-soldier-civilian-arrested-over-alleged-vulture-harvesting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambian-soldier-civilian-arrested-over-alleged-vulture-harvesting","title":{"rendered":"Gambian Soldier, Civilian Arrested over Alleged Vulture Harvesting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>A member of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) and a civilian have been arrested over allegations of killing and mutilating vultures in the Foni Dobong area.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The suspects\u2014identified as Lance Corporal Alieu Jallow of the GAF and a civilian, Ebrima Khan\u2014were reportedly apprehended on Thursday by local residents. According to eyewitness accounts, they were found in possession of mutilated vulture remains, with the birds\u2019 heads severed, allegedly for ritual purposes. The two were handed over to police at the Bwiam Station.<\/p>\n<p>Captain Kemo Kanoute, Acting Public Relations Officer of the GAF, confirmed that military police have taken Lance Corporal Jallow into custody for an internal investigation. Khan remains in police custody as the civilian investigation continues.<\/p>\n<p>The arrests come amid a troubling rise in reported vulture killings in recent weeks. Residents and conservationists have sounded the alarm after several headless carcasses were discovered in villages, warning that the practice threatens biodiversity and poses risks to public health.<\/p>\n<p>In a press statement, the GAF said it had launched a full investigation into the matter and condemned the alleged actions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAn in-depth investigation into the matter is underway, and the individual(s) involved will face appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with military regulations and national laws,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>The High Command further denounced the killings, describing them as \u201cungodly\u201d and distancing the military from such conduct. \u201cThe Chief of Defence Staff and the High Command unequivocally condemn this ungodly act and disassociates the Gambia Armed Forces from such behavior.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The GAF stressed that the killing of vultures violates The Gambia\u2019s Wildlife Conservation Act and Animal Welfare Law, as well as multiple international treaties protecting endangered species. It reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward any acts that harm the nation\u2019s wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a disciplined institution, the GAF upholds the highest standards of conduct, both in service and in the wider community,\u201d the statement added.<\/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. A member of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) and a civilian have been arrested over allegations of killing and mutilating vultures in the Foni Dobong area. The suspects\u2014identified as Lance Corporal Alieu Jallow of the GAF and a civilian, Ebrima Khan\u2014were reportedly apprehended on Thursday by local residents. 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