Gambian Vice President Joof dies in India at 65 after 'short illness'

Banjul [The Gambia], January 18 (ANI): The Gambia's Vice President Badara Alieu Joof has died of 'short illness' in India, President Adama Barrow said on Wednesday.

Taking to Twitter, Barrow said, "Fellow Gambians, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing away of my VicePresident, His Excellency, Badara Alieu Joof. The sad event took place in India after a short illness. May Allah grant him Jannahtul Firdawsi.