By Adama Makasuba
Gambia government has vowed to penalise anyone found culpable in the death of a 14-year-old boy in a Basse Koba Kunda Qur’anic memorisation centre last month.
Muhammed Jawara, who was a student of Ma’ahad Madarasa and Qur’anic memorisation centre, was mysteriously found death on 7 February 2020. The police have since launched an investigation.
And in a statement from the ministry of basic and secondary education said: “The public is hereby assured that any person find [found] culpable will be dealt with accordingly.”
According to the statement, a report is currently with the relevant and competent authorities for necessary actions to be taken.
“In line with our national and international obligations towards the promotion and protection of the rights of children, the Government of The Gambia continue to exercise zero tolerance for violence and abuse against children especially Corporal Punishment in schools,” the statement said.
It also assured that “the government has put in place strong Institutions and personnel to protect and safeguard children from all forms exploitation, violence and abuse.”
