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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 21 Aug 2010 : 13:29:22
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Massive Sacking at NDEA
Sacked officers fear their lives may be at risk
By: Abdoulie Nget
 Picture: NDEA Boss - Ben Jammeh
At least twenty drug officers have been dismissed from the National Drug Enforcement Agency recently, The Daily News reveals.
This development came barely four months after the sacking of the ex- drug chief Ebrima Bun Sanneh who is undergoing trial for numerous offences ranging from corruption to drugs.
Some of the officers sacked include one of Bun Sanneh’s son and others close to him, our source said.
The alleged sacked officers are first class Yaya Badjie, first class Modou Sanneh, and son of the former drug boss, sub-inspector Musa Krubally, inspector (Assan) Yusupha Badjan , inspector Nyakassi Jammeh, inspector Samba Jawo, who served for about 28 years in the service, corporal Abdoulie Saidy commonly known as Pierre, chief superintendent Anty Fanneh, Nyimanding Tamba, inspector Anty Luise, corporal Lamin Bojang, sergeant Salifu Sanneh , inspector Edirisa Sanneh, first class Manka Fadera, a first class Awa Darboe, Sufie Njie, first class Alhagie Bettaye, inspector Musa Jarju, were all sacked. The names of the other sacked officers are not yet confirmed.
Abdoulie Saidy a victim who served over four years as a drug officer said the reason for his sacking is still not known to him, saying that he was just from Kiang Keneba were he was posted and got a call from his friend Yaya Badjie who was also sacked told him that some officers have been relieved of their duties. He said when he asked whether he was part of the sacked officers, Yaya answered in the negative
According to Saidy, he went ahead to ask Commissioner Essa Sarr who told him that it is true and later gave him his dismissal letter. Saidy said this took him by surprise, because no reason/s was advanced for his sacking.
Threat and Fear
Abdoulie Saidy explained further that he has arrested many people during their operations, and fought with many others and sometimes even got wounded by in executing his duty in the fights against drugs in the country. He said now that he has been sacked, some people would see him as an enemy and his life maybe at risk.
He went on to say that even before his sacking, he used to receive call threats from different people most of whose relatives are languishing in jail. He expressed fear that he may be hunted.
Effect on his livelihood
“My parents have passed away and all my younger brothers are solely dependent on me as well as my wife and kid,” explained Abdoulie Saidy.
“My dismissal will have a negative an impact on my life and that of my family. I have no job and have to provide feeding, clothing and shelter among others for my family. My personal security is what matters to me most,” he added.
Faith
When asked how he felt after receiving his sacking letter, he said that he just felt that his time in the drug enforcement agency is over and he has taken it in good faith. “It was my time and that’s all. It was God who appointed me and now I am sacked. That’s the way I see it”, he said.
Manka Fadera another sacked officer who joined the service in 2008 expressed the similar sentiments.
The public relation officer of the NDEA chief inspector Abdoulie Ceesay has however declined to comment. “I am sorry! I cannot comment on this issue. I am sorry for any inconvenience, OK,” he said.
Source: Dailynews
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toubab1020
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Posted - 21 Aug 2010 : 17:42:32
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"The public relation officer of the NDEA chief inspector Abdoulie Ceesay has however declined to comment. “I am sorry! I cannot comment on this issue. I am sorry for any inconvenience, OK,” he said. "
What's the story behind this then, anybody know ? any rumours ? Its got to be about Politics ,and you fellows enjoy talking and writing about politics, here is your chance,Although MOST of the politicos are not in The Gambia, you still have good contacts who tell you what is going on,how about lifting the lid on this story ? ,No comments ? ah well being a toubab does have its drawbacks one being that "the brothers" don't want to engage in discussion with you !
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Dr Thomas
Gambia
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Posted - 21 Aug 2010 : 18:28:02
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| Nobody wants to comment or become involved, heads down time. there are some very upset south american gentelmen who will be coming for a discussion (we all know what that means) If I were himself i would hide in a big hole |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21 Aug 2010 : 19:50:41
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Toubab, I feel sorry that you feel that way but people may have different reasons for not commenting. One of it might be that they don't know much about it, themselves.
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Edited by - Nyarikangbanna on 21 Aug 2010 19:51:51 |
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toubab1020
12306 Posts |
Posted - 22 Aug 2010 : 01:16:44
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Ah....yes got it,tin hat time Eh !
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Originally posted by Dr Thomas
Nobody wants to comment or become involved, heads down time. there are some very upset south american gentelmen who will be coming for a discussion (we all know what that means) If I were himself i would hide in a big hole
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 22 Aug 2010 : 01:18:57
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You may well think that, I could not possibly comment 
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Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
Toubab, I feel sorry that you feel that way but people may have different reasons for not commenting. One of it might be that they don't know much about it, themselves.
Regards
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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