According to reports from The Gambia Armed Forces Headquarters, Captain Famara Jammeh, an officer of The Gambia National Army died in a helicopter crash in the Kingdom of Nepal, while on a peace keeping mission under the UN.

The military spokesperson, Lieutenant Alagie Sanneh, stated that the unfortunate incident happened on Monday 3 March. He said that Captain Jammeh was under the United Nations peace keeping observation based on humanitarian activities in the Kingdom of Nepal, noting that the mission was non-combative but more of civil activities. He added that Captain Jammeh and three other Gambian Military officers left for the same mission in June last year under the UN. He noted that the circumstances behind the crash are yet to be confirmed. Lieutenant Sanneh noted that Nepal is a mountainous country. He said that the body of Captain Jammeh is yet to be recovered; but that Jammeh was confirmed to be among the victims. He indicated that the body may not be available for burial back home due to the nature of the accident. He said that the army and the family will arrange prayers and charity for the deceased.

According to lieutenant Sanneh, Captain Jammeh was a gallant soldier who never hesitated to execute his duties. He indicated that it was a big blow for the entire Armed Force. Lieutenant Sanneh noted that Captain Jammeh joined the force in 1995 and rose through the ranks up to Captain. He stated that Captain Jammeh by the time of his departure to Nepal, was serving at the defence headquarters as a staff officer grade two, who was in charge of training and operations.

It could be recalled that, Captain Famara Jammeh was implicated in the 21 March 2006, coup plot. He was arrested and later appeared on Television among those that were implicated in the coup plot. He was later released without any charges against him.

Captain Jammeh, known as "Farmo" was born in Gunjur village in Kombo South. He is believed to be in his mid 30s. He is survived by a wife and a son.