Community in Mourning: Former UTGSU Vice President Yunusa Mbye’s Death Sparks Investigation

By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter

FAJARA, June 15, 2026 — The unexpected demise of Yunusa Mbye, a highly regarded educator and former Vice President of the University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU), has profoundly affected the nation. The tragedy, which involved alleged fatal injuries sustained from a stabbing incident in Fajara, has captivated public attention.

The Gambia Police Force has announced that officers from the Kairaba Police Station have initiated an investigation deemed an alleged murder case following the grievous events of June 15, 2026.

Yunusa Mbye, a member of the Bansang community and a prominent figure in educational circles, is the identified victim. His premature loss has elicited deep sorrow within academic and community networks.

Authorities have apprehended Mamadou Bah, a 33-year-old Guinean resident of Fajara, as a suspect in this case. He is currently cooperating with law enforcement as inquiries progress.

Initial investigations reveal that the incident may have originated from a confrontation involving Mr. Mbye and the suspect. It is reported that Mr. Mbye sustained critical injuries and was transported to a medical facility; however, despite medical intervention, he was ultimately declared deceased.

Crime scene analysts and personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department have examined the location of the incident, retrieving various items of interest that are now under evaluation to clarify the details surrounding this tragic event.

The passing of Mr. Mbye has prompted an immense response of sympathy from former peers, colleagues, students, and community members, many of whom have celebrated his commitment to education, advocacy for youth, and burgeoning leadership within the community.

Ongoing inquiries are being conducted by the Gambia Police Force, which has assured the public that further updates will follow as new information is acquired.

The precise circumstances leading to this fatal incident are still being explored, and authorities have requested that the public remain composed and allow investigators to proceed unobstructed in their efforts.

JarranewsTV expresses heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and all who were touched by the late Yunusa Mbye during this trying period. This situation is ongoing, and JarranewsTV will provide continuous updates as additional facts are revealed.