He is the first known back way migrant to die in the Mediterranean Sea since President Adama Barrow came to office on the 19th January, 2017.
Omar Jallow recently died after a boat he was travelling on capsized off the coast of Libya. He was trying to reach Italy in search of better opportunities.
According to a family source, he is a native of Seno Bajonki in Jarrah West District.
“He was a tailor by profession and after spending about three years in Libya, he decided to proceed to Italy,” said the family source.
He continued: “He was married with one child.”
Shortly after coming to office, President Adama Barrow promised to end the long and dangerous journey to Europe that has killed hundreds of young Gambians.