Man in court for threatening violence

By Sainabou Sambou

Muhammed Drammeh has Tuesday appeared before the Kanifing Magistrate Court presided over by Magistrate Jallow for threatening violence.

The accused person was charged on two count of offence which includes threatening violence contrary to section 84 of the criminal code cap 10 vol III laws of The Gambia 2009. On count 2 statement, common assault contrary to section 227 of the criminal code cap 10 vol III laws of the Gambia 2009.

According to the particulars of offence on count 1, Muhammed  Drammeh  did on or about 14th  April 2021 at Manjai Kunda around 19:00 hours  onwards in the Kanifing Municipality  of the  Republic of The  Gambia, you with intent to intimidate ; insult annoy and threatening to kill Musa Drammeh ; Alasana  Drammeh and Amadou  Drammeh with a cutlass .Thereby committed an  offence.

While the particulars of offence for count 2 states – Muhammed Drammeh did on or about 14th April 2021 at Manjai Kunda around 4:00am onwards in the Kanifing Municipality of The Republic of The Gambia, you unlawfully assaulted one Majula Drammeh and Musa Drammeh by hitting them on the stomach and chest respectively with your hand. Thereby committed an offence.

The accused pleaded not guilty of any of the offences, while he was granted bail in the sum of D10;000 with two Gambian guarantors who should submit their ID card with the court registrar.

Corporal 4443 I Sowe represented the IGP, while the case adjourned to 4th May 2021 for prosecutor to present witness.