A grim reminder of how dangerous roads can be just hit a community hard. A young student lost his life in a traffic accident along a highway stretch. Madani Njie, a grade three learner at Daru Foday Lower Basic School in Jokadou, died from his injuries. The incident halted traffic and devastated his family, alongside the entire Daru Foday Ba area.
Local residents are demanding action from road authorities. They want traffic calming installations like speed humps placed near the school zone. The area contains multiple community centers, including both conventional and Arabic schools, plus a mosque. People cited this as the third fatal crash there previously, urging drivers to slow down and avoid reckless passes.
The boy's parents, Alfusainey Njie and Rokiya Sumareh, called the loss unfortunate. They thanked their relatives and the wider community for their support amid the circumstances. Community leaders like Alkalo Njundu Jawara acknowledged the prompt response from police, district chief Alpha Mariam Khan, and education officials.
An eyewitness to the crash, Bakary I. Keita, described it as deadly. He stressed the urgent requirement for preventive measures to be taken. The victim's body was transported to Banjul following the accident. The collective call remains for immediate steps to prevent another similar tragedy.
Local residents are demanding action from road authorities. They want traffic calming installations like speed humps placed near the school zone. The area contains multiple community centers, including both conventional and Arabic schools, plus a mosque. People cited this as the third fatal crash there previously, urging drivers to slow down and avoid reckless passes.
The boy's parents, Alfusainey Njie and Rokiya Sumareh, called the loss unfortunate. They thanked their relatives and the wider community for their support amid the circumstances. Community leaders like Alkalo Njundu Jawara acknowledged the prompt response from police, district chief Alpha Mariam Khan, and education officials.
An eyewitness to the crash, Bakary I. Keita, described it as deadly. He stressed the urgent requirement for preventive measures to be taken. The victim's body was transported to Banjul following the accident. The collective call remains for immediate steps to prevent another similar tragedy.
