Parliamentary investigators heard testimony about missing livestock from former President Jammeh's seized assets. Alhaji Mamadi Kurang testified that approximately 400 cattle disappeared after alleged unauthorized slaughter by military personnel. The former Janneh Commission Secretary explained that custody and valuation procedures contained significant gaps. Court orders placed the Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency in charge of the animals. However, the agency failed to maintain visible control over the herds at ground level.
Kurang described serious flaws in how officials assessed the cattle's worth. Herdsmen used meat weight calculations rather than market values that consider breeding potential. Workers lacked proper weighing equipment and relied on visual estimates and basic calculators. A calf received valuation at just 8 kilograms worth D1,440, demonstrating systematic underpricing. The livestock remained at three locations with heavy military security, yet authorities cannot explain the animals' disappearance or account for the alleged slaughter incident.
Kurang described serious flaws in how officials assessed the cattle's worth. Herdsmen used meat weight calculations rather than market values that consider breeding potential. Workers lacked proper weighing equipment and relied on visual estimates and basic calculators. A calf received valuation at just 8 kilograms worth D1,440, demonstrating systematic underpricing. The livestock remained at three locations with heavy military security, yet authorities cannot explain the animals' disappearance or account for the alleged slaughter incident.
