Justice and Courts

Driver Remanded for Causing Death of Three Arezki Road Construction Workers

Mamour M. Mbenga March 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Aniru Sanyang, a native of Bakau New Town, has been remanded at the State Central Prison (Mile 2) for causing the death of three Arezki road construction workers at Wullinkama Junction. Sanyang is charged with a rash or negligent act causing the death of Sulayman Camara, a Bissau Guinean, and two Senegalese nationals, Abdou Jobe and Assan Jobe.

Westfield Cash Transfer Staff Murder Case Adjourned Due to Lack of Case File

Jarai Jallow March 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The case involving Arona Tine, accused of the murder of Fatoumata Kagbo, a staff member of HM Bureau Exchange de Chance, was adjourned to March 11, 2024. The case was brought before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh at the special criminal court after being moved from the magistrate court due to jurisdictional issues.

A Plea for Justice: Family of Murder Victim Binta Gassama Opposes Bail Decision

Awa Colley March 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a heartfelt open letter addressed to the Government of The Gambia, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Justice, the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Police Commissioner, and the Kanifing Municipal Council, the family of Binta Gassama, a 62-year-old woman brutally murdered in her home on September 4, 2022, expressed profound disbelief and dismay at the recent decision to grant bail to one of the accused persons in her case.

Counsels Prepare to Argue Briefs in Ousainou Bojang Shooting Trial Voir Dire

Jarai Jallow February 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In the ongoing police shooting trial involving Ousainou Bojang, counsels are gearing up to present their briefs of argument following the conclusion of the cross-examination of the second accused, Amie Bojang, by the Director of Public Prosecution, A.M Yusuf. The trial is currently in the voir dire phase, a preliminary examination of evidence to determine its admissibility.

Gambian Charlatan and Accomplice Found Guilty, Ordered to Pay 4 Million CFA Francs in Damages

Frederic Tendeng February 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In the case of Gambian charlatan Amadou Conteh (47 years old) and his accomplice, 31-year-old Fatoumata Binta Diallo, the Tambacounda High Court has rendered a verdict. They were charged with fraud, charlatanism, criminal association, and collaboration. After finding them guilty, the court mandated that they give 4 million CFA francs to Alfousseyni Bâ, the civil party, as compensation for the harm that their malice caused him.

Court Case Unfolds: Accused Testifies in Murder Trial Amid Voir-dire

Frederic Tendeng February 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a gripping development in the murder trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang, a resident of Brufut, the accused took the stand to testify in court yesterday. Ousainou Bojang faces charges of murder, attempted murder, committing a terrorist act, and assault causing grievous bodily harm, while his sister Amie Bojang is charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

Alleged Murderer of British National Remanded to State Central Prison

Frederic Tendeng February 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Sierra Leonean national Augustine Bangura appeared before Principal Magistrate Anna O. Mendy at the Brikama Magistrates’ Court for allegedly killing Shakina Chinedu, a British national. The incident reportedly occurred on February 14, 2024, at Madina Alagie Gaye village in the West Coast Region of The Gambia.

Court Hears Testimony of Ousainou Bojang in Deadly Police Shooting Trial

Frederic Tendeng February 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a dramatic turn of events at the trial for the shooting of police officers, Ousainou Bojang took the stand to give his testimony, denying the charges against him and alleging mistreatment by the police.

Witness: “I Delivered Two Bags of Gold Ornaments to Aisha Fatty”

Frederic Tendeng February 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In the ongoing civil case between Senegalese businessman Abdoulaye Thiam and Gambian businesswoman Aisha Fatty, Mr. Bocar Dia, a Senegalese goods transporter, testified as the Fifth Plaintiff Witness (PW5). He stated that he delivered two bags of gold ornaments to Aisha Fatty, the 1st defendant, from Mr. Abdoulaye Thiam, the plaintiff.

Stolen Funds from Global Aid – Police Testifies on Recovery of Over D4 Million

Jarai Jallow February 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A Gambian police investigator, Corporal Sheriff S. Corr of the Fraud Squad, has provided detailed testimony in court regarding the recovery of over D4 million allegedly misappropriated from Global Fund aid intended for the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP).

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