Death penalty call dominates parliament debate on rising wave of killings
“If we don’t bring death penalty, this issue will continue, drugs killing, weapons killing, alcoholism killing. What we need to do is punish this,” he said. He warned that without strict enforcement of law and order, violent crimes would continue to increase, urging government to prioritise security legislation and provide greater support to security agencies. “Whatever we are to do in this country, it has to be law and order. If that is not put in place, we will continue to see bloodshed,” he said. The proposal sparked wider debate among members, with lawmakers offering differing views on the root causes of the recent killings. Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, Hon Yahya Sanyang, argued that while security reforms are important, many violent crimes stem from social and economic problems. He pointed to youth unemployment, substance abuse, weak border controls, land disputes and the need for stronger community policing. “What causes all this reckless killing in society?” he asked. “Government should make sure youth are employed and substance abuse is strictly controlled.” Central Badibou NAM, Hon Sulayman Saho, meanwhile, blamed government for failing to adequately protect lives and property, insisting that security sector reforms remain crucial. “The government of today is not responsible enough to protect the lives of its citizens,” he said, calling on Parliament’s Security Committee to investigate the recent killings. Several members also highlighted drug abuse, poor street lighting, inadequate policing and weakening social values as contributing factors. Nominated member Kebba Lang Fofana urged Gambians to embrace peace-building at community level, saying security begins with individual responsibility. “We are all policemen,” he said. “Peace starts with the individual, takes root at home and transcends into wider society.” Throughout the debate, lawmakers repeatedly referenced recent killings that have shocked communities across the country, with many expressing concern that violent crime is becoming increasingly common. Despite differing solutions, members were united in demanding urgent action to restore public confidence and strengthen security across the country.
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“If we don’t bring death penalty, this issue will continue, drugs killing, weapons killing, alcoholism killing. What we need to do is punish this,” he said.
He warned that without strict enforcement of law and order, violent crimes would continue to increase, urging government to prioritise security legislation and provide greater support to security agencies.
“Whatever we are to do in this country, it has to be law and order. If that is not put in place, we will continue to see bloodshed,” he said.
The proposal sparked wider debate among members, with lawmakers offering differing views on the root causes of the recent killings.
Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, Hon Yahya Sanyang, argued that while security reforms are important, many violent crimes stem from social and economic problems. He pointed to youth unemployment, substance abuse, weak border controls, land disputes and the need for stronger community policing.
“What causes all this reckless killing in society?” he asked. “Government should make sure youth are employed and substance abuse is strictly controlled.”
Central Badibou NAM, Hon Sulayman Saho, meanwhile, blamed government for failing to adequately protect lives and property, insisting that security sector reforms remain crucial.
“The government of today is not responsible enough to protect the lives of its citizens,” he said, calling on Parliament’s Security Committee to investigate the recent killings.
Several members also highlighted drug abuse, poor street lighting, inadequate policing and weakening social values as contributing factors.
Nominated member Kebba Lang Fofana urged Gambians to embrace peace-building at community level, saying security begins with individual responsibility.
“We are all policemen,” he said. “Peace starts with the individual, takes root at home and transcends into wider society.”
Throughout the debate, lawmakers repeatedly referenced recent killings that have shocked communities across the country, with many expressing concern that violent crime is becoming increasingly common.
Despite differing solutions, members were united in demanding urgent action to restore public confidence and strengthen security across the country.
