Barra
Jobe, Alfusainey Minteh and Lamin Sawaneh were recently arraigned before
Magistrate Mam Samba of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing
36 sheep.
Prosecutors
alleged that on or about the 25th October, 2019, at Dippa Kunda and diverse
places, in the Kanifing Municipality of the Republic of The Gambia, the trio
jointly and severally conspired to steal ruminants.
According
to the indictment bill, Alfusainey Minteh and Lamin Sawaneh stole the
following: 21 sheep valued at D296,000
being the properties of one Ismaila Conteh, 15 sheep valued at D182,000 being
the properties of one Yankuba Touray, Fatou Touray, Sulayman Jobe and Modou
Jallow, both thefts totaling D482,000.
It
was also alleged that Barra Jobe on or about the 25th October, 2019, at Bakoteh
and diverse places in the Kanifing Municipality of the Republic of The Gambia,
received 36 sheep from Alfusainey Minteh and Lamin Sawaneh, knowing or having
reasons to believe that the said sheep were stolen or unlawfully obtained.
After
the charge sheet was read to them, they all agreed to have conspired to steal
the sheep.
Alfusainey
Minteh and Lamin Sawaneh told the court that they stole only 21 sheep but did
not steal the remaining 15 sheep.
Barra
Jobe agreed that he received 21 sheep from Alfusainey Minteh and Lamin Sawaneh,
but also denied receiving the remaining 15 sheep.
The
case was subsequently adjourned to the 6th November 2019, for ASP Jahateh, the
prosecuting officer, to read out the facts on the charge of conspiracy.
Meanwhile,
the accused persons were then remanded at the remand wing of the State Central
Prison.
