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Former Nigerian Justice Belgore Dies at 70

Ahmad Olarewaju Belgore, a retired Nigerian judge who had previously served at the Gambia Court of Appeal, passed away on Tuesday night after breaking his Ramadan fast, according to family sources. At the age of 70, he retired from the Nigerian Appeal Court on April 18, 2023.

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Taxi Driver in Legal Limbo After Defending Himself Against Armed Robbers

Gambiaj.com – Charles, a taxi driver, finds himself in a precarious legal situation after defending himself against armed robbers who attempted to break into his vehicle. The incident, which occurred last year in February, has left Charles and a friend in a state of uncertainty as their court appearances have been repeatedly postponed, leading to their remand at the Mile 2 prison.

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Court – Ousainou Bojang’s Escape to Senegal Made Possible by Amie Bojang.

Gambiaj.com – The high court has begun hearing the main trial of the man accused of killing three riot police officers near Sukuta last year. The proceedings on Monday saw the testimony of the sixth witness, police officer Ebou Sowe, who detailed his actions on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of September 2023 in obtaining the statement of Ousainou Bojang, the first accused person.

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Court Admits Statements as Evidence in Voir-Dire Trial, Reserves Judgment on Weight

Gambiaj.com – In a recent ruling, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh admitted several statements as exhibits in a voir-dire trial, reserving judgment on their weight until further evaluation. The ruling addressed objections raised by counsel Lamin J Darboe regarding the admissibility of cautionary and voluntary statements allegedly made by the 1st Accused Person, Ousainou Bojang.

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