Who is Kebba Jobe?

Kebba Jobe is a 37 year old Gambian who has lived in Britain since 1994. His father has lived here for the last 36 years and his two sisters were born here and live in Peterborough. His Mother is dead - he has no close relatives in Gambia.

Jackie met and fell in love with Kebba and they married in 1995. They now have a 3 year old daughter Rohey. Jackie is from Hemel Hempstead. Kebba, Jackie and Rohey live together in Camden. Now the Jobe Family face being torn apart

Kebba applied for Asylum in 1995. He was turned down. He applied for leave to remain on the basis of his marriage to Jackie and that was also turned down, despite the fact that he has been living with Jackie for the last 4 years bringing up his daughter Rohey.

One Tragedy is Enough

Kebba is the cousin of Ibrahima Sey, who died on March 15th 1996 after he was taken into custody by Forest Gate police officers and taken to Ilford Police Station. Ibrahima was restrained by the Police who handcuffed him and sprayed CS (pepper) spray in his face. According to police accounts, Ibrahim then became unwell and was taken to hospital where he died at 6.23am.

For Kebba and Jackie the violent death in police custody of Ibrahima was very traumatic, both were active in the campaign for justice for Ibrahima. Having a relative killed in this way is unimaginable. Then to be told you are to be deported to Africa leaving your wife and child behind is beyond comprehension.

Rohey Needs Her Dad

Although Rohey is only 3 she knows something is wrong and is showing signs of distress in her everyday behaviour. The strain on the family is unbearable.

Tony Blair trumpets the values of family life yet is prepared to tear this family apart.

Family, friends, neighbours and supporters are determined to fight to keep this family together. We are demanding that Kebba is allowed to remain in the UK with his wife and child.

What you can do:

Send messages of support and donations to.

Kebba Must Stay Campaign

c/o Sandy Nicol, UNISON Branch Secretary

School of Oriental end African Studies

Thornhaugh Street

Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

Show your Support-Keep Kebba in Camden