Nigerian man arrested in Gambia over alleged murder of girlfriend
Three to four sentences introducing the story. Audu Williams, a 35-year-old Nigerian, has been arrested by the Gambia Police Force for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Esther Tango. Her body was discovered in a bush between Kitty and Siffoe villages in the West Coast Region. The police identified her after finding her Nigerian passport during a search of her residence in Brikama. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities commending the professionalism of the officers involved.
What happened
- Audu Williams was arrested by the Gambia Police Force for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Esther Tango.
- The victim’s body was found in a bush between Kitty and Siffoe villages in the West Coast Region on July 7, 2026.
- Detectives identified the victim as Esther Tango after recovering her Nigerian passport from her residence in Brikama.
- Investigators say Williams confessed to the crime, stating he lured the victim to Kitty on the night of July 6, 2026, where the fatal incident occurred.
- The suspect remains in custody and will be prosecuted according to Gambian law after the investigation concludes.
