Gambia’s CDS Lieutenant General Yakuba A Drammeh has retired

According to a press release, The Chief of Defence Staff, Gambia Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Yakuba A Drammeh has decided to proceed on statutory retirement after reaching the age of 60 years.
The army statement indicated that he has served the GAF for almost 40 years and will be replaced by his deputy, Major General Mamat O Cham.
“Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence will issue a Press Release on this development at the appropriate time. Thank you. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gambia Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Yakuba A Drammeh has decided to proceed on statutory retirement after reaching the age of 60 years.  He has served the GAF for almost 40 years and will be replaced by his deputy, Major General Mamat O Cham. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence will issue a Press Release on this development at the appropriate time. Thank you.”