Police have arrested a suspected armed robber after their guard in Fass Njaga Choi came under gun attack leaving an officer severely injured after being shot by the attackers.

Speaking exclusively to the police spokeswoman cadet Binta Njie told Gambiana that the attack happened around 4am.

According to her, the injured police man is currently hospitalised at one of undisclosed hospitals where he is receiving treatment.

“Yes one of our corporal was shot during the attack and he is receiving treatment at the hospital,” she told Gambiana.

“We have arrested a suspect and he is helping us in our investigation,” she added.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba