Liege Sowe, Momodou Yarrow Jallow, Abdul Mazib Sowe, Kema Sowe and Pateh Sowe were
recently arraigned at the Brikama Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Pa Harry
Jammeh on the allegation of cattle theft contrary to section 252 of the
criminal code cap 10 vol III laws of The Gambia.
According
to the particulars of the offence, on 22nd January 2009 at Banyaka village Kombo South
Western Region, the accused persons were alleged to have stolen cattle valued
at D10,000 being the property of Sam Mendy.
When the
charge was read to them the first accused person, Legi Sowe, pleaded guilty
while the other accused persons, Momodou Yerrow Jallow, Abdul Mazib Sowe, Kemo
Sowe and Pateh Sowe pleaded not guilty.
Meanwhile
the accused persons were remanded in custody until the next adjourned date.