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About ONS
The Office of National Security (ONS) was established in 2017 by His Excellency President Adama Barrow to act as executive secretariat of the National Security Council (NSC) of The Gambia. The ONS is also home to the International Advisory Group; a collection of security specialists from across the international community poised to assist in reform and capacity building of the security sector.
The ONS is helping build a trusted, respected and effective security community with shared a mindset of common purpose for common effect: in the service of and charged to protect the people of The Gambia.
Security Institutions
Gambia Armed Forces
The Gambia Armed Forces, also known as the Armed Forces of The Gambia, consists of three branches: the Gambia National Army, the Gambia Navy.....
The Gambia Police Force (GPF)
The Police Force is primarily responsible for the preservation of law and order. The GPF is divided in several specialist police departments. Functions and powers......
State Intelligence Service (SIS)
In 2017 President Adama Barrow renamed the National Intelligence Agency to State Intelligence Service in respect of it's purpose to provide security to the people..
The Gambia Prisons Services (GPS)
The Prison Service has a primary mandate to reform and rehabilitate individuals so they can reintegrate back into society. The safety and welfare of inmates...........
Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG)
DLEAG is the lead agency mandated to regulate and control drug abuse, drug trafficking and related activities by enforcing the Drug Control Act of 2003...
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID)
The Gambia Immigration Service was established in 1965. It's primary function is to facilitate, control, monitor and regulate entry, residence and exit of persons..........
The Gambia Fire and Rescue Services (GFRS)
The Gambia Fire Service Act of 1948 sets out the mandate of the service which is to perform the function of saving life in fire and other disasters....
The Gambia Revenue Authority (Customs and Excise)
The Gambia Revenue Authority is a merger of the former Customs and Excise and Domestic Taxes Department. They primary purpose is to maximise revenue collection
