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 Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 22:29:03
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SECURITY SERVICES DENY ALLEGATIONS OF IMPARTIALITY
Bubacarr K. Sowe & Yaya Dampha
Colonel Lang Tombong Tamba, Chief of Defense Staff has denied allegations that the armed and security services are impartial in the discharge of their duties.
Colonel Tamba made this denial on Wednesday at a press conference jointly organized by the police, army and the intelligence services at the Police headquarters in Banjul. “We have noted with grave concern, allegations in some quarters accusing the Armed and Security Services of impartiality in the discharge of our national security duties,” Tamba said. “These allegations are unfounded and baseless, unfortunately however, the allegations come at a time when the security services are doing everything possible to ensure a violence free election campaign.”
Col Tamba said that these allegations are calculated to thwart public attention from the main issues, and to promote discord between the armed and security services and the public.
He said: “Our position is very clear; national security is paramount and we shall never compromise it. I would therefore urge those who are bent on this practice to desist from it or face the consequences.”
On the detention of Buba Sanyang, a militant of the National Alliance for Democracy and Development (NADD), the NIA Director General, Harry Sambou said that they are mandated to look into any crime in the country.
“The NIA is mandated by Decree 45 to look into any crime in this country, especially security related matters. And for that matter, anybody who comes to the attention of the NIA will ofcourse, under due course of law be invited. We do not have any personal bone to pick with anybody,” Mr. Sambou remarked.
Ousman Sonko, Inspector General of Police declared that the security services are well prepared to avert any conflict that may arise during the elections period.
Source:Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 73/2006, 4-5 September, 2006
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