The Gambia Police Force is investigating an alleged murder reported in Manjai Kunda.
The deceased, Mbaye Dem, a 33-year-old welder and resident of Manjai Kunda, sustained a stab wound to the neck during an altercation with Momodou Samba Bah, a 32-year-old mason and Guinean national residing in the same compound.
Police responded to the scene after receiving information of the incident and rushed the victim to Kanifing General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The body was later transferred to the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital mortuary.
Preliminary findings indicate that the two tenants had earlier engaged in a dispute reportedly linked to the movement of a television channel cable within the compound.
A Crime Scene Investigation team processed the scene, and the suspected weapon, a knife with visible blood stains, was recovered from the suspectโs residence. The victimโs blood-stained clothing was also secured as evidence.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with the investigation.
Members of the public are advised to resolve disputes peacefully and report conflicts or suspicious incidents promptly to the nearest police station or call 9968885.
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