Gambia: Ex-Soldier to Enter Plea Today On Arson, Judicial Interference Charges

Gambia: Ex-Soldier to Enter Plea Today On Arson, Judicial Interference Charges

Abdoulie Sanyang, a former soldier of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), who was recently arrested at Banjul International Airport while attempting to return to Europe, is expected to enter his plea today before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh at the High Court in Banjul. He faces charges of arson and interference with judicial proceedings.

Ex-Soldier Abdoulie Sanyang Pleads Not Guilty to Arson & Judicial Interference Charges – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Mariama Marong Former Gambia Armed Forces soldier Abdoulie Sanyang on Tuesday, 7th October, pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges of arson and judicial interference before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court in Banjul. The State is represented by Counsel Saikou L. Jobarteh, Counsel S. Jawara, and Counsel M. Sarr, while the accused is represented by Senior Counsel Lamin J. Darboe. Following the plea, the prosecution opened its case an…

Ex-soldier to enter plea today on arson, judicial interference charges

The Statement of Offence on Count One indicated Arson Contrary to Section 305 (a) of the Criminal Code, Cap 10:01, Vol. 111, Laws of The Gambia. The Particulars of Offence stated that Abdoulie Sanyang in the year 2016 at the Kanifing Municipality in the Republic of The Gambia and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, unlawfully and willfully set fire to a building know as the APRC Bureau, and thereby committed an offence. The Statemen…