By : Africa Citizen Radio (ACR) | News Report
Residents of Fajara South are demanding urgent government intervention over illegal street drifting and reckless driving in their neighbourhood, following a dangerous incident involving a 16-year-old student that left property damaged and children’s safety in question.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening, 14 November 2026, when Sanusi Ndong, commonly known as Sam, allegedly lost control of a BMW while performing dangerous manoeuvres within residential compounds. The Form Four student at Elite School reportedly crashed into a parked four-wheel-drive belonging to Amina Faye and struck a nearby compound fence.
Eyewitnesses say residents had repeatedly cautioned the teenager against speeding and reckless driving in the neighbourhood before the crash, but their warnings went unheeded.
Amina Faye, whose vehicle was damaged, expressed her frustration: “I urged him to stop, but he ignored my warning. Now my car is damaged. This is the vehicle I use to take my children to school. Something much worse could have happened because our children usually play with their friends during weekends.”
She warned that repeated incidents of dangerous driving continue to put children’s safety and residents’ property at serious risk.
Journalist and community youth leader Mamour M. Mbenga, popularly known as Kifa Barham, witnessed the reckless behaviour and approached the teenager after the incident to check for injuries. He then assisted residents in alerting the police.
According to Mbenga, the teenager claimed he had driven from Latrikunda Sabiji to Fajara South accompanied by other teenage boys. The teenager was subsequently taken to Kairaba Police Station’s Traffic Unit for questioning and further investigation.
Questions Over Vehicle Documentation
Serious questions have emerged regarding the BMW’s roadworthiness and documentation. Eyewitnesses alleged that neither the teenage driver nor the vehicle ownerโidentified as Bilalโpossessed a valid driving licence. The owner reportedly fled the scene before police arrived, according to Mbenga.
Call for Government Action
Mbenga called for stronger government intervention to address illegal drifting and reckless driving across the country, criticising what he described as premature government engagement with drifting groups without adequate safety regulations, supervision and accountability mechanisms.
He also questioned the implications of previous presidential engagements with individuals associated with illegal drifting, warning that such interactions could be interpreted by young people as political endorsement of dangerous activities.
“Legitimate motorsport must be distinguished from reckless street driving,” Mbenga stressed, calling for proper regulations, professional supervision and controlled safety environments.
Demands to Authorities
Mbenga called on the Office of the President, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and relevant authorities to prioritise public safety and allow police to perform their duties without political interference. He outlined key demands:
ยท Strict enforcement of traffic laws against illegal drifting
ยท Proper regulation and licensing of motorsport activities
ยท Stronger vehicle registration and roadworthiness inspections
ยท Public education on road safety
ยท Accountability for individuals who endanger lives and damage propertyโespecially involving teenagers
ยท Designated, supervised facilities for legitimate motorsport activities
Community at Risk
The Fajara South incident has renewed urgent calls for action against illegal street drifting, particularly in residential communities where children, pedestrians and innocent residents remain vulnerable.
Residents insist that public roads and residential neighbourhoods must never become drifting tracks, stressing that protecting lives and property must take priority over entertainment, personal interests and political considerations.
