Posted by Amarachi on Thu 06th Feb, 2025 - tori.ng
The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 following a dispute with her boyfriend.
A 19-year-old lady identified as Ramatoulie Baldeh, has been arrested for setting her boyfriend's family home ablaze in Kerr Sering, Gambia.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 following a dispute with her boyfriend.
According to Gambia media, Ramatoulie lit a plastic bag and threw it onto the bed before opening a gas cylinder.
The fire quickly spread, engulfing the entire house and destroying all belongings.
Although no injuries were reported, the fire caused extensive damage.
At the time of the incident, there were 10 tenants in the compound.
The fire also spread to their apartments, leaving them with nothing.
One of the affected tenants told journalists, “We are now homeless, with all our belongings destroyed. We urgently need help.”
The suspect is currently in custody at the Senegambia Police Station as CID officers continue their investigation.
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