A murder investigation is under way after a man was stabbed to death during a robbery in Palma Rima.

The 27-year-old man identified as Ousman Jarju of Jalambang Village was attacked on Wednesday night.   

“The suspects allegedly fled the scene after the cowardly attack and stabbing of the victim in an attempt to rob him of his properties.

“With support from some genuine individuals, Police investigators recovered a bag from a street at Bakoteh containing a Gambian passport, Gambian national ID card, vaccination card, and GT Bank ATM card, all bearing the name of the deceased,” the police said in a statement.

“Further probe led to the recovery of an envelope containing a notebook, air tickets and boarding pass at the Bakoteh football field, equally bearing the deceased’s name.

“It is highly probable that, the suspects maybe residing within the Bakoteh area and surroundings.

“Members of the public particularly people who reside at Bakoteh and the surroundings are urged to volunteer information that maybe useful for the quick apprehension of the perpetrators of this heinous crime.”