Justice and Courts

Police Sergeant Testifies on Evidence Collection in Gorgi Sowe’s Attempted Murder Trial

Frederic Tendeng May 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Omar Drammeh, a police sergeant from the Anti-Crime Unit of the Gambia Police Force, continued his testimony in the trial of Gorgi Sowe, also known as Yugo Sowe, who is facing charges of attempted murder, assault, bodily harm, and domestic violence. The accused allegedly attacked his first wife in Brikama Jalanbang, causing severe injuries.

Court Denies Bail for Drug Possession Suspect

Makutu Manneh May 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – Magistrate E. Colley, presiding over the Kanifing Magistrates Court, refused bail for Bakary Minteh, who was arraigned for possession of 215g and 20mg of marijuana, a prohibited drug, by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG).

Police Impostor Sanna Darboe Convicted and Sentenced for Obtaining Money by False Pretences

Makutu Manneh May 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – One Sanna Darboe was on Tuesday convicted and sentenced for impersonating a police officer with the rank of sub Inspector. Darboe infiltrated the “operation clear the road” exercise, where he obtained money by false pretences from various vendors.

Senegalese National Sentenced to 15 Years for Sexual Assault on Elderly Woman in The Gambia

Makutu Manneh May 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – Muhammed Rasul Sowe, a Senegalese national, was convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labor for sexually assaulting a 61-year-old woman. The sentencing, handed down by Principal Magistrate Isatou Sallah Mbai of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court on Monday, followed Sowe’s guilty plea to a charge of rape under the Sexual Offences Act 2013.

Court Orders Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd in India to Be Served Through Times Newspaper

Frederic Tendeng May 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has granted an order for Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd in India to be served through the Times Newspaper. This decision was made following an application by lawyer Loubna Farage, representing the defendants in a case involving the death of children allegedly caused by contaminated cough syrups.

Justice Omar MM Njie Sworn in as Member of Gambia’s Judicial Service Commission

Frederic Tendeng May 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Judiciary of The Gambia recently announced the swearing-in of Hon. Justice Omar MM Njie, a Supreme Court Judge, as a member of the Judicial Service Commission. The ceremony, presided over by His Lordship, the Chief Justice of The Gambia, signifies a significant milestone in the nation’s judiciary.

Sierra Leonean National Arraigned for Breaking and Stealing from Family Planning Association

Makutu Manneh May 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – A Sierra Leonean national, Aiah Williams, appeared before Magistrate Thomas Touray at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, facing charges of breaking into a building and stealing items valued at D107,900 from the Family Planning Association.

Pathologist Confirms Cause of Death for Slain PIU Officers in High Court

Frederic Tendeng May 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Professor Gabriel Ogun, a pathologist at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital in Banjul, testified in the High Court presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, confirming that two Police Intervention Unit (PIU) officers, Pateh Jallow and Sang J. Gomez, died from gunshot wounds.

Families and Survivors of Slain Ghanaians in Gambia Petition Justice Minister for TRRC Report Follow-Up

Frederic Tendeng May 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Families and survivors of more than thirty Ghanaians who were slain in the Gambia in 2005 have petitioned Justice Minister Dawda Jallow, expressing their frustration over the lack of information regarding the steps taken to follow the findings of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC).

Manse Beach Murder Suspect Remanded to Mile 2 Prison as Case Heads to High Court

Jarai Jallow May 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – Muhammed Barry, the accused in the Manse Beach murder case, has been remanded to the Mile Two Central Prison by Magistrate Ebrima Colley of the Kanifing Magistrate Court. The remand follows Magistrate Colley’s decision to transfer the case to the High Court due to its gravity.

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