Married guy reportedly defiles a 12-year-old girl he playfully calls his “wife”

The Gambia Police Force has initiated a manhunt for Mamadou Salieu Dambale, a married man accused of r3ping a 12-year-old girl in his area.According to local media, the suspect, who lives with his wife and children in Sare Gillah village, Toumana District, frequently jokingly referred to the victim as “wife”.

According to reports, the youngster was coming from her mother’s groundnut field last week when she came upon Mamadou, a 30-year-old farmer.

He began joking with her as normal, but then took her into the bush, where he reportedly r3ped her.

The girl’s grandma, who was working on her own farm, heard her granddaughter scream and hurried to find her.

To her surprise, she discovered the girl bleeding from her private areas.

When the grandma inquired what occurred, the girl claimed Mamadou r3ped her.

The grandma prodded her again, and the youngster said the same thing.

The youngster was transported to Basse Health Centre, where she is currently being treated.

Mamadou had already vanished.

On Monday, August 18, the Gambia Police Force confirmed that they were looking for him.

Meanwhile, several Gambian Facebook users have warned parents not to allow mature males, including family members, to call their little daughter ‘wife’.

“Police in Fatoto are investigating an alleged r3pe that occurred on August 14, 2025, involving a 12-year-old girl from Sare Gillah village, Toumana District. The victim is currently admitted at Basse Health Centre,” the statement read.

“The suspect, identified as Mamadou Salieu Dambale, a farmer in his 30s from Sare Gillah village, is currently at large. Efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend him.

“A case file has been opened and investigations are ongoing. The Police strongly urge the public to provide any information that may assist in the arrest of the suspect.

“The Gambia Police Force reaffirms its commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring justice is served.”