Sanna Manjang, a former member of the paramilitary death squad known as the “Junglers,” is presently being held, according to confirmation from the Gambia Armed Forces. The revelation coincides with rumors that a number of people were recently arrested in relation to current security operations.
Manjang’s detention has been confirmed, according to GAF spokesperson Malick Sanyang, but he issued a warning that the nationalities and names of others who were allegedly arrested have not yet been confirmed.
Sanyang stated, “It is my understanding that the referenced Sanna Manjang is indeed under custody, but others allegedly rounded up are not confirmed to be Gambians at this point,” To make sure the right procedures are followed, he continued, Gambian officials are collaborating closely with their regional colleagues.
“There is close collaboration with our counterparts for the needful to be done and in a timely manner,” he said. “Further details are expected to be out as soon as possible in line with developments relative to this story. Meanwhile, please be patient while we await further details, as this is being treated with the attention it deserves. A more detailed statement will follow soon.”
Manjang, who left the country following the overthrow of the Jammeh dictatorship, has been linked to a number of high-profile human rights abuses that the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission has recorded.
