Police Anti Crime Unit have arrested a taxi driver accused of kidnapping and raping women in the Kanifing and Greater Banjul Area.   

The accused, who was identified as Ismaila Ndong of Banjul, was arrested following a public outcry after several women were kidnapped at night when they boarded the taxi and taken to a lay-by behind the Independence Stadium where they were raped.

Police said the accused was arrested at Jeshwang –Mile Seven Junction along the Bertil Harding Highway.

“He was driving Taxi Benz 200 C Class with registration number Bjl 4176 R, with features marching descriptions given by victims,” the police said in a press statement.

“The IGP’s Office has invited one of the victims and in line with standard procedures conducted an identification parade during which suspect was identified many times by the victim.  Other victims are advised to come forward for possible identification of the suspect while the search for accomplices continues.

“The public is urged to volunteer any information that may be useful to the investigations.

“Meanwhile, the IGP’S office assures the general public that it will invest all its energy and resources in ensuring  that, such undesirable elements are hunted, arrested and brought to book.”