A fisherman identified as Salieu Camara has received praises after he helped staff of the Department of Park and Wildlife captured a crocodile.

Crocodiles have recently been spotted in Banjul and many Banjulians have expressed their concerns. 

The Banjul City Council said: “Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe together with staff from Department of Parks and Wildlife today captured a Crocodile with the help of one Salieu Camara, a fisherman at the beach in Banjul.”

The council also appealed to the community of Banjul to remain calm.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba