Police have detained 8 suspects over last week machete attack on an immigration post in Gunjur that left three officers severely injured. 

“The arrested suspects are: Momodou Barry, Momodou Yerro Gaye and Amadou Wurry Jallow all Conakry Guineans. Carlos Sambou and Domingo Manneh Bissau Guineans. Muhammed Silva, Lamin Jarju and Banjul Sanyang all Gambians.

“The assailants were armed with sticks, cutlasses and a single barrel rifle. Several knives and cutlasses were recovered from one of the suspects.

“Two Immigration Officers and a Fire Fighter sustained injuries as a result of the attack and currently receiving treatment,” Gambia Police said.

Thirty-nine suspects were earlier arrested by the police over the incident.

Police say all the suspects are being processed for their court appearances. 

Reporting by Adama Makasuba