Mr. Jobe's death further raises suspicion that the Gambian president periodicallly eliminates key witnesses to the regime's crimes and clandestine operations. And for Baba Jobe, it must be noted, was trained in Libya as a mercenary, and he was the man who facilitated Jammeh-Gaddafi relationship that ushered in a feared vigilante group called the Green Boys and Green Girls of the Gambia.

Muammar Gaddafi was killed on October 20, and three days later, October 23, 2011, Mr. Jobe was hospitalised. He died today, October 29 of unknown illness at the country's main hospital adjacent to the presidential palace.