The Gambia Police Force on Friday, May 15, 2026, marked the successful completion of a two-week intensive Public Order Management training for officers of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU), facilitated by the Turkish Gendarmerie.
The training benefited one hundred officers comprising sixty-five male and thirty-five female personnel and was designed to strengthen operational capabilities in crowd control, public order maintenance, and tactical response in line with international policing standards and human rights principles.
The closing ceremony was attended by Commissioners from various police formations and units, senior officers, government representatives, and invited guests.
Delivering the welcome remarks, the Assistant Inspector General of Police for PIU and Tactical Support Unit, Adeline Basangeh, welcomed the Turkish Ambassador, members of his delegation, representatives of the Police High Command, and other dignitaries present. AIG Basangeh acknowledged the longstanding cooperation between the Government of Türkiye and The Gambia Police Force, particularly in specialised training areas including VIP Protection, Special Operations in Urban Areas, and Public Order Management.
AIG Basangeh described the training as timely and significant, particularly as the country prepares for upcoming national engagements requiring enhanced public safety and operational readiness.
Speaking at the event, His Excellency Fahri Türker Oba, the Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia, expressed appreciation to the Police Leadership for the strong partnership and reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to continued collaboration through capacity-building initiatives and technical cooperation.
As part of the ceremony, trainees conducted a practical demonstration simulating a real-life riot management operation, showcasing the tactics, procedures, and operational protocols acquired during the training.
Representing the Inspector General of Police, Seedy Mukhtar Touray, the Assistant Inspector General of Police for Administration, Ebrima Bah, delivered the keynote address and commended both the trainees and facilitators for the successful execution of the programme.
AIG Bah assured the public that the newly trained Public Order Management personnel are now better equipped and professionally prepared to respond effectively to incidents of public disorder while ensuring strict adherence to the rule of law and the protection of fundamental human rights.
He further expressed appreciation to the Turkish Gendarmerie for their invaluable contribution and continued partnership in strengthening policing capacity within The Gambia Police Force.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates to participating officers and gifts to the trainers in recognition of their commitment and contribution to the programme.
The Gambia Police Force remains committed to strengthening the capacity and professionalism of its personnel through strategic partnerships and specialised training initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery and promoting effective, accountable, and human rights-based policing.
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