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Bakau young boys robbery case progresses
By Dawda Faye Sering Abou Jallow, a police officer, being led by Inspector Cherno Baba Jallow, was asked to continue his testimony from where he stopped during the last sitting on the 8th September, 2026. He was testifying in the case involving Lamin Bojang, Dawda Darboe, Ousman Sarr, Muhammed L. Sanyang and two other minors, all from Bakau, who were on the 22nd July, 2026, arraigned before Magistrate F. J.
Bakau young boys arraigned for alleged robbery as relatives’ protest
There was pandemonium out of the courtroom after the accused, who were believed to be adults, were remanded. Two of their relatives protested, saying that the accused did not kill anybody. “This is just an allegation which is not true. You cannot remand them. They have not done anything. There is no law in the country. How can you send them to Mile 2? This is not fair,” one of their relatives angrily shouted.
Gambia: In D68m Mecca Visa Trial, Defence Says Prosecution Not Ready to Proceed With Case
Defence Counsel M.L. Ceesay has told the Kanifing Magisrates' Court that the prosecutor in the case involving Kanimang Bajo, who was alleged to have obtained over D68M to provide visas for some pilgrims for the hajj, was not ready to proceed with the case. He made this submission on 21 July 2026, stating that the prosecutor would always come up with excuses to adjourn the case.
In D68M Mecca visa trial, defence says prosecution not ready to proceed with case
“It is the right of the accused to a speedy trial. The last adjourned date the prosecution said they have 102 witnessesand today they are saying that they have 125 witnesses to testify. They are just delaying the case. I urge the court to strike out the case. I would like to bring to the attention of the court that the complainants in the case are fond of attacking and insulting the accused person and the defence team in the videos they post. They should know that this is an allegation.
Gambia: Mecca Visas for Hajj Trial - Defence Urges Court to Strike Out Case
Defence Counsel M. L. Ceesay yesterday urged the Kanifing Magistrates' Court to strike out the case involving Kanimang Bajo, who was recently arraigned before Magistrate Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court and charged on one count of obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 365 of the Criminal Offences Act, 2025. This followed the application made by the prosecuting officer, Inspector Cherno Baba Jallow, to adjourn the case.
Mecca visas for hajj trial: Defence urges court to strike out case
This followed the application made by the prosecuting officer, Inspector Cherno Baba Jallow, to adjourn the case. In his deliberation, Counsel Ceesay argued that it is the right of the accused person to a speedy trial by virtue of Section 24 of the 1997 Constitution. “The prosecution applied for an adjournment at the last sitting to call their witnesses. They have failed to mobilize them. We oppose the application by the prosecutor.
Defence succeeds in no-case-submission in GALA protesters’ trial
It was the evidence of PW1 that on the 15th September, 2025, he received information concerning a gathering at the National Audit Office. He proceeded to the scene with approximately fifty police officers. He found journalists conducting a press conference and instructed them to disperse, which they did. He further testified that another group later arrived, including the accused persons, with the intention of holding a press conference.
Prosecutor urges court to deny bail to accused for allegedly threatening to kill
Prosecutors alleged that the accused on or about 12 June 2026, at Kanifing Estate, in the Kanifing Municipality of the republic of The Gambia, within the jurisdiction of the court, willfully and unlawfully intended to intimidate or annoy, and threatened to kill Momodou Jallow with a knife. He denied any responsibility. Prosecutor Jallow rose and told the court that the accused had threatened to kill people in the Kanifing Estate community.
FEATURE: The devil you know is better than the angel you don’t know
Ousman Sonko’s popularity began when he started enlightening the Senegalese people, especially the youth. He made them to be aware of what was happening during former President Macky Sall’s government. He would call for small meetings to expose how the former government was handling the economy of the country, and how corrupt the government was. This is why the youth see him as a revolutionary, and he is indeed a revolutionary.
Nude video case attracts D500,000 bail
Prosecutors alleged that the accused, Katim Touray (alias Kartel) and Kaddijatou Bah (at large) sometime in the month of May, 2025, at Bakoteh and diverse places in the Republic of The Gambia, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, they willfully and unlawfully published or put into circulation a nude video of one Awa Ndow through electronic form, WhatsApp and TikTok to several individuals, an act calculated to be inappropriate or damage her reputation.
Man allegedly obtains over D68M for visas to Mecca for hajj
He denied any responsibility when the charge sheet was read to him. Prosecutor Baba Jallow opposed bail for the accused, stating that if he was granted bail, he would jump bail and would also interfere with the prosecution witnesses. The defence counsel argued that it was the constitutional right of the accused to be granted bail, citing Sections 19 and 24 of the 1997 constitution.
Man allegedly obtains over D68M for visas to Mecca for hajj
According to the charge sheet presented by Inspector Cherno Baba Jallow before the court, the accused, Kanimang Bajo, on or about the 29th day of November, 2025, at Kairaba Avenue and diverse places in the Kanifing Municipality of the Republic of The Gambia, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of D68,690,000 from one Alagie Janneh on the pretext that he was going to provide visas and flight tickets for him to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the hajj, a representation he knew to be false at the...
Court grants D80K bail to 14 GALA members over Westfield anniversary arrest
The accused are: Hakeem Touray, Omar Camara, Alieu Bah, Omar Sanyang, Abdoulie T. Bah, Alieu Sarr, Muhammad Sillah, Fallou Gallas Ceesay, Ebrima Kaira, Maimuna A. Bah, Mamadou Jallow, Kaddy Jadama, Kemeseng Sanneh, and Ebrima Janha. They face two counts: unlawful assembly, contrary to Section 63 of the Criminal Offences Act 2025, and common nuisance, contrary to Section 137. All pleaded not guilty.
High Court orders judicial investigation in civil case
The court ordered that the Letters of Administration issued on 2 June 2022, by the Registrar of the High Court in favour of Selina Afolabi Thomas Kermah, Miltona Ann Haddijatou Acy Thomas and Vivat Thomas Njie, the Administrators of the estate of the late Dave H. Thomas, is suspended, pending the outcome of a full judicial investigation into the allegations raised before the court.
Whiteman faces rape charge
He denied any wrongdoing when the charge sheet was read to him. The prosecutor, Sergeant 3217 E. Camara, told the court that he understood that the charge before the court is a bailable offence, which is equally granted under Section 24 of the 1997 Constitution. “By virtue of the 1997 Constitution, the accused enjoys fundamental right and presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and also under Section 123 General Entitlement of bail.
Man faces rape charge
He denied any wrongdoing when the charge sheet was read to him. The prosecutor, Sergeant 3217 E. Camara, told the court that he understood that the charge before the court is a bailable offence, which is equally granted under Section 24 of the 1997 Constitution. “By virtue of the 1997 Constitution, the accused enjoys fundamental right and presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and also under Section 123 General Entitlement of bail.
Court sentences man for publication of nude video
The convict was ordered to pay a compensation of D750,000 to the victim, failure which he shall serve an additional term of one year imprisonment which shall run consecutively. The sentence followed the plea of guilt of the convict. The court also ordered that the nude videos and screenshots which have been unlawfully circulated be forfeited to the state.
President Barrow’s agent allegedly ignores complaint by Bakau residents
“It is always like this,” a resident, who did not want his name to be mentioned, lamented. “We complained but to no avail. The president’s agent ignores our complaint. You see, this is very unhealthy. Our children always play here. They can catch up diseases. “To be candid, the environment here is not conducive,” another resident angrily added. “We are tired of this. It is always the same. Our health is at risk.” “Did you report the matter to the NEA?” this reporter asked. “We did that.
Prosecution fails in diplomatic passport case
Having gone through the testimonies of the prosecution’s witnesses, and having cited some authorities to support her judgement, the presiding judge told the court that the prosecution had failed to adduce any credible evidence linking the accused to the commission of the offence charged.
Court delivers judgment in National Audit Office theft case
The sentences shall run concurrently, beginning from the date of detention. Given the substantial loss suffered by the victim institution and the non-recovery of the stolen items, the court further ordered that a compensation of D1,000,000 be paid to the victim institution in default to serve two years imprisonment.
World Food Programme alleged thieves face court
According to the charge sheet presented by Prosecutor ASP Barrow, Ibrahim Saparteh, Biran Ann, Pa Modou Ngum and Alhagie Sillah on or about the 6th day of February, 2026, at Kanifing South, in the Kanifing Municipality of the Republic of The Gambia, conspired among themselves with the intention to commit a felony therein to wit stealing. They were also alleged that without lawful excuse, they broke into the store of World Food Programme on the same date.
Judiciary mourns Magistrate Touray
He would always welcome court reporters in his chamber and give out any information needed. He was friendly and respectful if you met him in person. “Magistrate Touray was very dedicated and committed to his duties. He loved his profession. He was hard working,” Principal Magistrate Isatou Sallah-M’bai of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court said. “He would come to work on time, and would sit for a long period in court. He was committed to his duties and was personate about his work.
Gambia: Teacher Gets 20 Years in Prison for Rape
Justice Ngui Mboob of the High Court at Kanifing on the 22nd January, 2026, convicted and sentenced Ansumana Ceesay, a teacher, to 10 years' imprisonment on count one for the offence of rape contrary to Section 3 (1) (a) and punishable under Section 4 ( 1 ) (bb) of the Sexual Offences Act, 2013, and another 10 years' imprisonment on count two for the offence of rape contrary to Section 3 (1) (a) and punishable under Section 4 (1) (cc) of the Sexual Offences Act, 2013.
Teacher gets 20 years in prison for rape
According to the particulars of offence, the convict, Ansumana Ceesay, sometime in 2017 or thereabout in West Coast Region, The Gambia, within the jurisdiction of the Honourable Court, under coercive circumstances, engaged in a sexual act with a 12-year-old minor. At the same place and date, the particulars of offence indicated, he again engaged in a sexual act with a 13-year-old minor. The State Counsel, A. Gibba, presented his witnesses who testified.
Gambia: Man Facing 23 Charges Urged to Produce D4.5m Title Deed for Bail
Magistrate Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court yesterday ordered Manjang Cham, an accused, to produce a title deed worth D4.5M to secure bail. The title deed should be in his name or in the name of a third person. He should also deposit his ID card to the Registrar of the court, as well as the title deed. The property must be in the Greater Banjul Area. Manjang Cham is facing 23 counts of obtaining money by false pretence. He pleaded not guilty when the charge sheet was read to him.
Man facing 23 charges urged to produce D4.5M title deed for bail
One of the charges indicated that sometime in the year 2024, in Kanifing and diverse places, in the Republic of The Gambia, by false pretence, and with intent to defraud, he obtained from one Lamin Dibba the sum of D600,000 under the pretext that he was going to secure four Canadian visas for Lamin Jobe, Saikou Jarju, Edrisa Trawally and Modou Bojang to participate in the Junkanoo Cultural Festival, which representation he knew to be false or not true at the time.
Mother weeps as son sent to prison
He was convicted along with two others, who should also serve two years in prison each for the two counts. They were ordered to pay D8,000 compensation to the complainant, in default to serve 6 months’ imprisonment. The sentence followed their plea of guilt. In her judgement, the presiding magistrate told the court that the convicts did not waste the time of the court and pleaded guilty. She further stated that they were first-time offenders. She adduced that stealing is rampant nowadays.
TRIBUTE: Deyda Hydara: A martyr does not die
As I was covering cases on the 17th December, 2004, at the Kanifng Magistrates’ Court for “The Independent” newspaper, my friend Prosecutor 1748 Momodou Dumbuya Mballow, now a state counsel, informed me that Deyda had been killed. I could not believe my ears. I was really taken by surprise. It was a shock to me! I wondered what he had done to be killed like that. On the 15th December, 2004, I read an article written by Deyda in “The Point” newspaper, critical of Jammeh’s government.
Sanna Manjang charged with murder of Deyda Hydara, others
He therefore applied under Section 72 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 2024, to transfer the matter to the Special Criminal Division of the High Court in Banjul. He urged the court to remand the accused at Mile 2 Prisons, pending the transfer of the case to the High Court.
Ousman Sonko: Are things falling apart?
When Aminata Touray left former President Macky Sall’s party and joined Diomaye’s coalition, she vigorously campaigned for the coalition. She went almost to all the regions in Senegal, selling Diomaye’s programs. There is no doubt that she has a high command within the Senegalese women folk, as a former prime minister. She really contributed to Diomaye’s success.
GALA protesters’ case resumes
“Upon arrival, we found some journalists holding a press conference and they were led by Omar Saibou Camara. I asked him whether they had a document that authorized them to have the press conference. He said they did not. I then asked them to disperse. Omar Saibou Camara complied and they dispersed. Later, another group arrived, led by Alieu Bah, who said they were there to hold a press conference. I also asked them whether they had a document that authorized them to hold the press conference.
Court convicts woman for being in possession of medicines stored in an unauthorised place
She further stated that going by the evidence presented before the court, the convict was found in possession of medicines stored in an unauthorised place. “The court, after careful consideration of the facts presented as well as the medicines found at the store of the convict i.e. exhibits of A1, A2 and A3 respectively, found her guilty as charged. In fact, she pleaded guilty both at plea taking and after narration of facts warranting her conviction,” she posited.
Defence continues cross-examination in PURA protesters’ case
The accused are now facing two counts of controlling of procession and unlawful assembly, to which they pleaded not guilty. Under cross-examination by L. S. Camara, the witness was asked whether he personally arrested the first accused. He answered in the negative. “Who arrested him?” L. S. Camara asked. “My men and I arrested him,” the witness said. “When was he arrested?” the witness was asked. “Last month,” he answered.
4 more GALA protesters arraigned
Prosecutors alleged that the accused persons on or about the 15th September, 2025, at the National Audit Office and diverse places in the Kanifing Municipality of the Republic of The Gambia, within the jurisdiction of the Honourable Court, without any lawful excuse, conducted themselves in a manner likely to cause the breach of the peace by holding an unlawful protest against the removal of the Auditor General without a permit from the Inspector General of Police.
Superintendent Bah testifies in PURA protesters’ case
Inspector Baba Jallow was the leading the witness. In his testimony, the witness told the court that on the 22nd August, 2025, he was on duty and he received some communication from Commander Lamin Sarr that there were some people gathering around PURA area unlawfully, and was ordered to go there to disperse them. “We went there and when we alighted, we found an unlawful assembly. Commander Sarr then engaged them. I also told them that their being there was unlawful. I told them to disperse.
Marabout convicted for occasioning grievous bodily harm
According to the charge sheet presented by Inspector Cherno Baba Jallow on behalf of the IGP, on the 4th August, 2025, at Old Jeshwang, in the Kanifing Municipality of the Republic of The Gambia, Saidou Trawally willfully and unlawfully assaulted one Samba Jallow by stabbing him with a cutlass and a knife on his back, left arm and head, occasioning him grievous bodily harm. It could be recalled that the prosecuting officer read the facts to the court.
Gambia: Man Jailed Three Years for Assaulting Police Officer
Magistrate Touray of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on18th August, 2025, convicted and sentenced Muhammed Gassama to three years mandatory jail term for assaulting a police officer, First Class 7826 Pierre Jatta. He was also ordered to compensate the police officer a sum of D25,800 in default to serve an additional one year imprisonment. The convict pleaded guilty when the charge sheet was read to him.
Man jailed 3 years for assaulting police officer
He was arraigned on the same day with Alieu Leigh, Modou Sinyan, Dodou Nyang, Kering Minteh, Badou Cham and Lamin Sey. Alieu Leigh, Modou Sinyan and Dodou Nyang were charged with affray to which they pleaded guilty, and they were each sentenced to six months mandatory jail term. Muhammed Gassama, Alieu Leigh, Modou Sinyan, Dodou Nyang, Kering Minteh, Badou Cham and Lamin Sey were all charged with common nuisance to which they pleaded guilty.
Ex-army officer charged with arson, others
Prosecutors alleged that Abdoulie Sanyang, in the year 2016, at Kanifing South, in the Republic of The Gambia, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, willfully and unlawfully took part in the planning and setting on fire the National Bureau of APRC.
Court convicts 2 women
They were earlier charged with assault causing actual bodily harm contrary to Section 196 of the Criminal Offences Act, 2025, and conspiracy to commit felony contrary to Section 341 of the Criminal Offences Act, 2025, before Magistrate Mben Faal of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court. During the sitting of 12th August, 2025, Cadet Inspector Dodou Jammeh and ASP Badjie withdrew the charge of conspiracy to commit felony against the accused persons.
3 women charged with assault, conspiracy
Adama Colley and Mamundaw Saidy pleaded not guilty on the count of conspiracy. They pleaded guilty of the offence of assault causing actual bodily harm. The prosecuting officer, Cadet Inspector D. Jammeh, read the facts on the count of assault causing actual bodily harm. Both the accused accepted the facts as read by the prosecutor. Subsequently, Prosecutor Jammeh applied to tender a medical certificate, two cautionary and two voluntary statements of the accused.
National Audit Office theft case reaches court
Prosecutors alleged that on or about the 24th July, 2025, at Bakau, in the Kanifing Municipality of the Republic of The Gambia, Mustapha Jallow broke and entered the National Audit Office with intent to commit a felony to wit stealing.
Magistrate warns Gambia must not be in state of fear, lawlessness
She went on to state that after the prosecution called their fifth witness, the convicts decided to change their plea from not guilty to guilty and admitted the facts as presented by the prosecution witnesses and exhibits attached, thereby warranting their sentence. “The court has duly considered the plea in mitigation advanced on behalf of the convicts.
Guinean faces rape charge
Prosecutors alleged that Dawda Barry, in the year 2025, at New Jeshwang, in the Kanifing Municipality and diverse places within the Republic of The Gambia, under coercive circumstance, raped a 14-year-old girl. He pleaded guilty. The prosecuting officer, ASP Badjie, read the facts to the court which the accused accepted as narrated. He was subsequently remanded at Mile 2 Prison, pending his sentencing.
Gambia mustn’t be allowed to descend into a state of fear, lawlessness - says Magistrate
She made this remark when she delivered a judgement against four Nigerian nationals, namely Emeka Anthony, Dominic Osinachi, Paul Ozima Iwu and Ifeanyi Elvis Nwadike, who were charged on three counts on conspiracy to commit a felony contrary to Section 368, attempt to commit a felony contrary to Section 365 and stealing from a motor vehicle contrary to Section 256 (c) all of the Criminal Procedure Code.
State fails to serve registrar of Industrial Tribunal in UTG dismissal case
It could be recalled that the UTG filed an order of mandamus against the registrar of the Kanifing Industrial Tribunal to mandate her to produce and bring before the High Court the record of proceedings in Suit No Kit /CS/235/24 which is the subject of the current appeal. According to the reliefs of the UTG, the High Court cannot determine the appeal without the record of proceedings of the Kanifing Industrial Tribunal transmitted.
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