Nigerian man arrested in Gambia over murder of his girlfriend

Thursday, July 16, 2026 -The Gambia Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian man, Audu Williams in connection with the m8rder of his girlfriend, Esther Tango. 

Esther's body was discovered on July 7, 2026, in a bush between Kitty and Siffoe villages in the West Coast Region.

In a statement on Monday, July 13, 2026, the police communication unit said the victim who was initially unidentified as “Jessica,” was later positively identified as Esther Tango, a 41-year-old Nigerian national, following intensive investigations by detectives. 

“Police in West Coast have arrested Audu Williams, a 35-year-old Nigerian national, in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Esther Tango, whose body was discovered on July 7, 2026, in a bush between Kitty and Siffoe villages in the West Coast Region,” the statement read. 

"The victim, initially unidentified and commonly known as “Jessica,” was positively identified as Esther Tango, a 41-year-old Nigerian national, following intensive investigations by detectives of the Suba Ward CID Unit, supported by the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Team. 

"Her identity was confirmed after investigators recovered her Nigerian passport during a search of her residence in Brikama.

"Through witness interviews, crime scene examination, and the analysis of telecommunications records, investigators identified the suspect as a person of interest and subsequently invited him for questioning.

"During the course of the investigation, the suspect confessed to the offence. 

"Preliminary findings indicate that he allegedly lured the deceased to Kitty on the night of July 6, 2026, where the fatal incident occurred before abandoning her body at the scene.

"The suspect has since been cautioned and remains in police custody. He will be charged and prosecuted in accordance with the laws of The Gambia upon the conclusion of investigations.

“The Gambia Police Force commends the professionalism, diligence, and commitment of the investigators whose meticulous work led to the swift breakthrough in the case. Investigations remain ongoing.”