The Navy has intercepted a suspected migrant boat carrying over 90 individuals.

The local wooden canoe, which reportedly departed from Senegal, was intercepted while transiting through Gambian waters on its journey toward Europe.

Among the migrants were Gambians, Senegalese, Guineans, and a Malian, highlighting the continued migration pressures in the region.

Authorities are conducting investigations to verify the circumstances surrounding the journey and plan to engage relevant agencies to ensure the safety and proper handling of the migrants. This incident underscores the persistent challenges of irregular migration in West Africa.