Gambia: Land Dispute Escalates as Jamburr Residents Claim Banyaka Properties –

By Jankay Kujabi

Residents of Banyaka, including communities in Kunkujang Mariama and Sinchan, are demanding answers following the demolition of 70 properties, an action they say has left many families displaced and in distress.

At a press conference on Saturday, 4 April 2026, community members described the demolitions as unjust and unclear, noting that no legal documentation was presented prior to the operation. According to residents, the demolitions were triggered by a claim from…