By Adama Makasuba
Kumba Secka and Mai Baldeh, who were found guilty of shoplifting at a clothing shop in Serrekunda, have been fine D25,000 each. The duo was required to either settle the fine or serve six-month jail sentence.
They were convicted with two counts of charges including conspiracy to commit felony contrary to section 368 of the Criminal Code Cap 10:01 Vol III Laws of The Gambia 2009 and stealing Contrary to Section 252 of the Criminal Code Cap 10:01 Vol III Laws of The Gambia 2009.
“Police prosecutors have diligently prosecuted and secured conviction in the case against Kumba Secka and Mai Baldeh. The two ladies were earlier arrested for shoplifting at a garment store in the Serrekunda market. They were subsequently sentenced as follows. Both ladies were sentenced to a fine of D25, 000.00 each, in default to serve imprisonment for six months. They were equally ordered to pay a compensation of D171, 695.00 to the complainant within a period of three months, in default to serve imprisonment for two years,” police said.