The Gambia Armed Forces has announced the death of Cherno Njie, who escorted the fuel tanker driver, bringing Friday’s explosion death toll to two.

Mr. Njie succumbed to the burns he sustained from the explosion. Naval officer Richard Mendy also died from burns he sustained in the explosion. 

In a statement, the army stated, “Cherno Njie, escort to the fuel tanker driver, succumbed to his injuries this morning, Saturday, March 29, 2025.”

The Gambia Armed Forces has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the explosion. Some of the injured are in hospital receiving treatments.

By Adama Makasuba