Abidjan, Rabi'II 07, 1438, January 05, 2017, SPA -- Gambia's top military commander has restated his loyalty to long­time President Yahya Jammeh, despite his election defeat. Previously, several African states warned they might send in troops if Jammeh ignores the result. The signal of support to Jammeh is sure to boost tensions in the deeply divided country, as the president prepares to challenge the results of the December vote. Addressing the president in the pro­government "Daily Observer" on Wednesday, army chief Lieutenant General Ousman Badjie offered "assurance of the unflinching loyalty and support of the Gambia Armed Forces" to Jammeh. --SPA 02:38 LOCAL TIME 23:38 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w306445