After the Open Gambia Platform presented an analysis of the reported breaking into a private jet at the airport, Tacmac, on Facebook Live around 18:00 GMT today, July 14th, we expected the authorities to react to our agitation, covering up for their political clients.
Interestingly, the police released a press statement, which was shared with the media today, July 14th, after 22:00. If it’s not a reaction to the Open Gambia program and a cover for their political clients, why did they release a press statement after working hours late in the night, almost a week after the incident happened?
The police press statement reads
“Police have investigated a suspected break-in involving a private aircraft at Banjul International Airport. The plane, registered as PR-OOF, was discovered on 8 July with the pilot’s door open and several items missing, including tools, beverages, and electronic flight equipment”.
The Gambia Police Force said on Monday that “no signs of forced entry were observed.”
What’s the possibility of anyone gaining entry to a private jet at an Airport tarmac? How would they know that the plane door was left open? When have we ever heard of thieves stripping aviation electronic equipment from a parked plane or an abandoned old aircraft? We will launch a parallel investigation to discover the true nature of the crime. The Plane is a Brizilan-registered aircraft owned by FABRICA QUIMICA PETROLEO DERIVATIVOS AIRLINE, linked to Ababacarr Jawara GACH holdings.
The police press statement concluded that
“We acknowledge the seriousness of this matter and assure the public that a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine all relevant facts.”
GPF said crime scene officers have conducted forensic examinations, interviewed the flight crew, and reviewed CCTV footage from the airport”.
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