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.

During the cross-examination, the Director of Public Prosecution questioned Amie Bojang about her arrest and detention at the anti-crime unit in Banjulding. Amie Bojang confirmed that she had never been to the anti-crime unit before her arrest and detailed her experiences during her detention.

However, the cross-examination was not without its share of objections from the defense counsels. Counsel Lamin Mboge objected to questions he deemed irrelevant, while Counsel J Darboe objected to the use of the word “lying” by the Director of Public Prosecution, which led to a ruling by the court to replace it with “not telling the truth.”

Following the conclusion of the cross-examination, Counsel Lamin J Darboe opted not to re-examine Amie Bojang, and the court discharged her from the witness stand. Counsel Lamin J Darboe also closed his case in the mini-trial.

Regarding the issue of addressing the court, the Director of Public Prosecution argued that Counsel Lamin Mboge should not address the court during the voir dire, as his client is not directly involved. However, the court ruled in favor of Counsel Lamin Mboge’s right to address the court, citing the fair hearing guarantee in the Constitution.

The court then allocated time to each counsel for their briefs, with Counsel Lamin Mboge given 10 minutes, Counsel J Darboe allotted 20 minutes, and the Director of Public Prosecution granted 25 minutes. Additionally, Counsel J Darboe would be allowed an additional 5 minutes to respond on points of law. The case was adjourned to the 4th of March 2024, pending the submission of the briefs of argument by the counsels.