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Lady in Conflict with the Law

Sep 22, 2008, 5:50 AM | Article By: Malamin Conteh

One Binta Camara of Kunkunjang village was on 17th September 2008 arraigned before Magistrate Kumba Sillah-Camara of the Bundung Magistrates' Court on a charge of being in possession of suspected stolen property.

According to the charge sheet, on 30th July 2008 at Kunkunjang village the accused was found in possession of various items valued at D2, 242, all being the property of one Modou Bah, a charge she denied.

She was later granted court bail in the sum of D5000 with one Gambian surety.

Hearing continues.

In a separate development, one Omar Kamaso of Tallinding who had been standing trial for alleged stealing was on 18th September 2008 discharged by the Bundung Magistrates' court.

Mr Kamaso was on 14th August 2008 alleged to have stolen a bumper bicycle at Tallinding valued at D1800, being the property of one Sulayman Jallow.

However, the complainant later informed the court that he wished to withdraw the matter.

His application was later granted and the accused was subsequently discharged.