Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The high-profile murder trial of Ousainou Bojang, accused of fatally shooting two police officers at Sukuta traffic lights in September 2023, continued on Monday with a focus on his access to a smartphone allegedly seized by the police.

Bojang, who has denied all charges, informed the court that he was unable to access his email and phone due to issues with the password and login credentials. His defense team, led by Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, pressed for access to his personal belongings, including a diary and smartphone, as part of efforts to clear his name.

During the hearing, Commissioner Sowe of the Anti-Crime Unit presented a list of materials seized from Bojang’s home, including a red diary. When asked by Counsel Darboe to verify the diary’s authenticity, Bojang confirmed it was his, and it was subsequently admitted into evidence as Exhibit D21 without objection from the prosecution.

Upon examining the diary, Bojang confirmed that it contained his email address and password. His defense team then sought permission for him to access his smartphone, which was granted by the presiding judge, Justice Jaiteh. However, upon receiving the device, Bojang claimed it was not in the same condition as when it was seized by police, stating that it now had a crack that was not previously there.

Bojang further testified that when the phone was taken, all his call logs and applications were intact, but he now found it to be reset, rendering his attempts to log in futile. Counsel Darboe requested that he try alternative methods to access his email, but Bojang reported that he could not locate his Google account on the device.

As a result, the defense requested to recall a technician for further examination of the phone, a motion that was granted by the court.

The trial, which also involves Bojang’s sister, Amie Bojang, charged as an accessory after the fact to murder, is set to continue tomorrow at 2:15 PM.