“Shoot and Kill Violent Robbers”, CDS Cham Urges Soldiers – Foroyaa Newspaper

“Shoot and Kill Violent Robbers”, CDS Cham Urges Soldiers – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Makutu Manneh During his annual tour of military installations across the country, the Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Lt. General Mamat O. Cham, issued a firm directive to soldiers stationed in Kerr Pateh village in the North Bank Region, instructing them to shoot and kill violent robbers who pose a threat to the communities under their protection. Referring to the directive as a “fox hunt” in military terms, Lt. Gen…

CDS Cham promises rapid upgrading of troops' housing, other facilities

Visiting frontline bases in Njogon, Kerr Pateh, Farafenni, and Lamin Koto, CDS Cham confronted first-hand struggles such as overcrowded barracks, shortages of combat uniforms and boots, crumbling infrastructure, and limited patrol vehicles hampering defence operations.  Soldiers highlighted urgent needs, including perimeter fencing, renovated kitchens and bakeries, and reliable transport for rapid response missions. CDS Cham, moved by the condit…