{"id":86948,"date":"2025-09-29T07:12:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/ebrima-john-calls-for-end-to-police-brutality"},"modified":"2025-09-29T07:19:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:19:59","slug":"ebrima-john-calls-for-end-to-police-brutality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/ebrima-john-calls-for-end-to-police-brutality","title":{"rendered":"Ebrima John Calls for End to Police Brutality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Ebrima John, a youth leader speaking in the wake of the death of 27-year-old Omar Badjie, has called for an end to police brutality in The Gambia, insisting that those responsible for Omar\u2019s death must face justice. Badjie allegedly died after being beaten by police officers.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPolice brutality is becoming too much in this country as if they are angry with Gambians,\u201d John said, emphasizing that this incident should be the last of its kind.<\/p>\n<p>He reminded security officers that their uniforms are temporary, stressing that once their service ends, they will return to live among the very communities they are meant to protect. For that reason, he urged them to uphold respect and dignity in their treatment of citizens.<\/p>\n<p>John vowed that Omar\u2019s case would not be ignored or forgotten. \u201cWe do not want it to be brushed under the carpet.\u201d he declared, adding that the call for justice is not only for the present generation but also for future ones. He appealed directly to the government, particularly the Minister of Interior, to ensure accountability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe do not want to be here for the next month and don\u2019t hear anything on this issue. We are going to take an independent autopsy,\u201d John stated.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to these concerns, Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang assured the family and community that the case would be handled transparently. He announced that a magistrate would be appointed to preside over the matter in an open court, promising, \u201cIt will not be a hidden investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>John delivered his remarks during the minister\u2019s visit to Omar Badjie\u2019s family compound, where the government delegation conveyed condolences and pledged that justice would prevail.<\/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. Ebrima John, a youth leader speaking in the wake of the death of 27-year-old Omar Badjie, has called for an end to police brutality in The Gambia, insisting that those responsible for Omar\u2019s death must face justice. 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