From a Security Service personnel in The Gambia. Some things are becoming clear. Except for the formatting, and deletion of the fellow's message header, I haven't altered anything. I received the mail about two weeks ago, and was a little wary about it. So I tried to verify some of the info. On Musa Jammeh, who I knew in Tallinding (he was a ward of former Police CID Inspector Gibba near the Darra,) I learnt from two army personnel that he's involved in some top secret unit under the State Guard umbrella. One of the army guys told me emphatically that there hasn't been a major crime in the Gambia in the past six years, in which Musa Jammeh wasn't involved. I asked about the "Junglers": Yes, they've all heard rumors in the army, but none of the senior people are saying anything if they know. But more importantly, both claimed they have NO idea who killed the two civilians and wounded one other at some obscure border weeks ago. As far as they know, no regular army unit is involved. Is this anonymous source giving us accurate info? I know what to believe. You decide for yourself... ______________________________________________________________________ Saul, The border shootings which were in the papers some time back were carried out by a State Guard unit by the name JUNGLERS trained by Yaya's Morroccan connection. They are based in Kanilai, but operate throughout the country under the command of Yaya himself. They are trained for many purposes: 1.) To supress political opponents. 2.) To abduct opposition members. 3.) To patrol borders and perform any other duties he assigns them. The Umurto shooting was part of their operation because he thought an external invasion was on the way. The regular army is not even aware of all these things. Musa Jammeh is the Gambian head of the unit which also includes WO2 Bakary Camara, and Kawsu Camara [alias BOMBARDE] among others. Yaya has given them the order to "shoot and kill" with the assurance that "nothing will come out of it." Saul, these were the same group who left Kanilai at night and attacked Lt. Landing Sanneh, and killed Lt. Alimamo Manneh, and Cpl Dumbuya accusing them of of a coup plot when it was a money problem. The "JUNGLERS" as they are called, are selected mainly on tribal lines. You must have Jola blood, or be very close to Yaya to make it into this elite, and well-paid unit. They mount Check Points anywhere they like in the country. A very concerned security officer. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------