Three police officers from the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) were wounded in a gunshot at the Sukuta Traffic Light, which is being looked into by the Gambia Police Force. Although there is no clear motivation for the crime, authorities are still looking for the unknown attacker and have warned the public to be on the lookout.
Below, you can read the full text of the police statement;

Three constables from the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) were shot at by an unnamed attacker at the Sukuta Traffic Light in a frightening act of violence that has been reported to the Gambia Police Force.

The circumstances surrounding this occurrence were puzzling, keeping this violent attack’s secretive motivation hidden. The wounded cops received prompt medical attention at the Sukuta Health Center before being sent on to the Ndemban Clinic in Bakau owing to the severity of their wounds. As we anticipate more information from the hospital administration, our excitement is growing.

An emergency manhunt has been launched in response to this serious scenario in order to find and capture the person or persons responsible for this occurrence. The lone shooter, who was seen donning a Kaftan and carrying a weapon, is specifically described in detail by a male civilian eyewitness who is actively assisting the police investigation.

The general public is sincerely urged to exercise caution and report any suspicious behavior right away to the local police station in order to aid in the ongoing search.