By: Isatou Sarr
One Modou Bah last Thursday, 28th November 2024, appeared before the Magistrate I.O. Njie of the BrikamaMagistrates’ Court on charges of ‘attempt to commit felony’contrary to Section 365 of the Criminal Code Cap 10:01 Volume 3 Laws of The Gambia 2009
Modou according to his indictment is alleged to on or about the 23rd day of November 2024, at Brikama Missira, unlawfully entered into a workshop of one Omar Sho with intent to commit felony, thereby committed an offence’.
Modou Bah who had no legal representation, pleaded not guilty to the charge, prompting Corporal Sanneh who announced his appearance for the Inspector General of Police in the matter to apply for an adjournment to enable him secure his witness. The prosecution however did not object to bail for the accused.
Trial Magistrate Njie granted the application, and the case was adjourned to Monday 09th December 2024 for hearing of PW1’s testimony.
Modou was equally admitted to bail in the sum of D10, 000.00 with one Gambian surety who shall depose to an affidavit of means.
