Justice and Courts

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).

Police Murder trial – Defence Counsel Cross Examines Witness Alieu Cham

Frederic Tendeng February 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In the murder trial involving Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang, Defence Counsel Lamin J. Darboe cross-examined Alieu Cham, the prosecution’s independent witness. The trial, which has garnered significant attention, centers around charges of murder, attempted murder, committing a terrorist act, and assault causing grievous bodily harm.

Voir Dire Continues in Police Murder Trial: Witness Testifies on Second Statement

Jarai Jallow February 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Alieu Cham, an independent witness, continued his testimony in the voir dire (mini-trial) of Ousainou and Amie Bojang, as the prosecution presented key evidence in the case. Ousainou Bojang, a resident of Brufut, 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.

Detective Ebou Sowe Concludes Cross-Examination in Ongoing Murder Trial

Frederic Tendeng February 8, 2024

The murder trial in the case of State vs Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang continued today as Detective Ebou Sowe concluded his cross-examination. The court proceedings saw various legal representatives present, including the Director of Public Prosecution A.M. Yusuf, A. Drammeh for the State, Counsel J Darboe for the first accused, and Counsel L. Mboge and O. Senghore for the second accused.

Courtroom Drama Continue to Unfold in Ongoing Trial of Ousainou Bojang

Archess Jassey February 7, 2024

During Ousainou Bojang’s trial, Counsel Lamin J. Darboe revealed alleged threats from anti-crime officers, Sub-Inspector Jobe and Musa Bah, demanding the disclosure of the murder weapon’s location.