Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a gripping court session before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, the only surviving police officer from the alleged Sukuta traffic light shooting, Ansey Jawo, provided her testimony. The trial involves defendants Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, both facing serious charges related to the incident.
The prosecution, led by the Director of Public Prosecution A.M. Yusuf, alleges that on September 12, 2023, Ousainou Bojang shot three police personnel, resulting in the deaths of Pateh M. Jallow and Sang J. Gomez, while leaving Ansey Jawo with life-threatening injuries. Ousainou Bojang has denied these allegations in court.
Ousainou Bojang, a resident of Brufut, is facing multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, committing a terrorist act, and assault causing grievous bodily harm. His sister, Amie Bojang, is charged with being an accessory after the fact of murder. Counsel Lamin J. Darboe is representing the accused persons.
During her testimony, Officer Ansey Jawo, who resides in Jambur and has been in the police profession since 2022, recounted the harrowing events of the night. She stated that she and her colleagues were on duty at the Sukuta-Jabang traffic light, monitoring traffic up until around 9 PM. Amid the busy surroundings, a gunshot rang out, and Pateh M. Jallow was struck. As Jawo and Sang J. Gomez rushed to assist Jallow, Gomez was also shot.
Officer Jawo then described how she, too, was shot while trying to assess the situation. She fell to the ground and was subsequently hospitalized at Ndemban Clinic. Her injuries were severe, requiring oxygen support and further treatment at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, where she underwent surgery and received intensive care.
Jawo further revealed that her recovery process was lengthy, involving follow-up medical appointments at Brikama and Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital. Despite not receiving a medical report upon discharge, she confirmed that she had seen it with the prosecutor.
During cross-examination by Counsel Darboe, Jawo affirmed that she had given a statement to the police, which was tendered as evidence and marked as Exhibit D10. She also confirmed the busy nature of the traffic light area on the day of the incident and acknowledged the presence of a nearby restaurant.
The testimony concluded with Officer Jawo unable to specify the exact time of the incident due to the severe pain she was in. She recounted opening her eyes at the hospital, surrounded by doctors and senior police officers, whose names she could not recall.
Following her testimony, the court adjourned the case to the following Tuesday for the introduction of a new witness. The trial continues to capture significant public interest as it unfolds.
