Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The High Court in Banjul on Monday began delivering its long-awaited judgment in the high-profile case stemming from the fatal shooting of two police officers at the Sukuta–Jabang traffic lights in September 2023.
Justice Jaiteh is reading the decision in a packed courtroom as the trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, reaches its decisive moment after nearly two years of proceedings.
Police Constables Sang J. Gomez and Pateh Jallow were fatally shot on September 12, 2023, while on duty at the Sukuta–Jabang junction. A third officer sustained serious injuries during the attack, which shocked the nation and prompted a major criminal investigation.
Ousainou Bojang, the first accused, is facing five charges, including murder, attempted murder, and acts of terrorism, in connection with the incident.
His sister, Amie Bojang, is charged with one count of being an accessory after the fact to murder, accused of helping him flee to Senegal following the shooting.
In delivering the judgment, Justice Jaiteh is methodically reviewing the bill of indictment and the testimonies of prosecution and defense witnesses, as well as the legal briefs submitted by both sides before presenting the court’s findings and final decision.
The ruling, expected to take several hours to read in full, will determine the fate of the two siblings.
Security around the High Court premises has been significantly reinforced ahead of the judgment, reflecting the intense public interest surrounding the case. Numerous police officers have been deployed in and around the court complex as proceedings unfold.
Inside the courtroom, seats were filled to capacity with family members, lawyers, and journalists from various media outlets closely following the developments.
Due to the level of public attention, the proceedings were moved to Courtroom Number One, the Supreme Court chamber, which previously hosted the high-profile Auditor General case.
Relatives and friends of Ousainou Bojang say they remain hopeful that the court will clear him of the charges after nearly two years in custody. Some family members expressed their desire to reunite with him and celebrate with a meal if he regains his freedom.
The case, widely referred to as the “Sukuta–Jabang shooting,” has been closely followed across the country. The court’s decision is expected to mark a major turning point in one of the most closely watched criminal trials in recent Gambian history.
This is a developing story.
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