The Gambia Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian man, Audu Williams, in connection with the murder 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.
Victim Identified Through Passport Recovery
In a statement on Monday, July 13, 2026, the police communication unit said the victim, initially unidentified as “Jessica,” was later positively identified as Esther Tango, a 41-year-old Nigerian national, following intensive investigations by detectives. Her identity was confirmed after investigators recovered her Nigerian passport during a search of her residence in Brikama.
Suspect Confesses After Investigation
The statement read: “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 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. 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.”
Details of the Incident
Preliminary findings indicate that Williams 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.
Police Commend Investigators
The Gambia Police Force commended the professionalism, diligence, and commitment of the investigators whose meticulous work led to the swift breakthrough in the case. Investigations remain ongoing.
