Abu Khan
Alhaji Abu Khan also Abou Kunta Khan was Seyfo (also the English term chief is common) for the Gambian district of Jokadu .
Live and act
Abu Khan was Seyfo for the Gambian Jokadu District in the Lower River Division in the 1960s and 1970s . He is described as a person who wielded a lot of power and authority. He set up arrests for juveniles who committed criminal offenses. There they were made work and shown how to make a living without committing crimes. Khan's method was highly recommended by the Jawara government during his tenure as chief.
honors and awards
- 1967 - Order of the British Empire , or the British Empire Medal (BEM)
- 1970 - Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Tijan Nimaga: Gambia: Jammeh's Government Threatens Chieftaincy. In: The Gambia Echo. July 7, 2007, accessed June 27, 2019 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Khan, Abu |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Khan, Abou Kunta |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Gambian Seyfo |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 19th century or 20th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 20th century |