The Gambia · National Registry

About the registry

A nationwide public registry for missing persons in The Gambia — built to harness the eyes of every citizen and the coordination of law enforcement.

Our mission

Every missing person leaves behind a family desperate for news. The registry provides a single, trusted place where families and police officers can publish a case with the details the public needs to help — a photo, a description, a last-seen location, and how to make contact.

How it works

  1. A family member or a police officer submits a report with the missing person's details.
  2. The case is published immediately on the public registry so anyone in The Gambia can view and share it.
  3. Anyone with information contacts the reporter or the Gambia Police Force directly. Time matters — the first hours are the most critical.
  4. When a person is found, the case is marked as resolved and remains on record for transparency.

Best practice for reporters

  • Report to your nearest police station first — the registry is complementary, not a replacement.
  • Provide the most recent clear photograph you have.
  • Be specific about the last-seen date, location, and clothing worn.
  • Note any medical conditions or medications required.
  • Include a phone number that is answered day and night.

What we do not do

  • We do not investigate cases — that is the role of the Gambia Police Force.
  • We do not verify identities beyond what reporters provide.
  • We do not share personal contact information beyond what reporters explicitly submit for public contact.

Report a case now

The sooner a case is public, the more people can help.

Report a missing person