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Alleged defilement suspect remanded

Dec 14, 2009, 2:28 PM | Article By: Malamin Conteh

Principal Magistrate Olajabutu Kayode of the Bundung Magistrates' Court recently remanded one Essa Gassama in custody for allegedly defiling an under-aged girl.

According to the charge sheet, on 19th November 2009, at Bundung, the accused Essa Gassama allegedly had a carnal knowledge of an under-aged girl. He pleaded not guilty.

Hearing continues.

In a separate development, one Kemo Jawaneh of Bundung was recently arraigned at the Bundung Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Surahata Danso charged with stealing, a charge he vehemently denied.

According to the particulars of offence, on 27th November 2009, at Bundung, the accused, Kemo Jawaneh stole from a dwelling house of one Ebrima Barry, a cash of D17, 250.

Meanwhile, he was granted a court bail in the sun of D15, 000, with two Gambian sureties.

The case continues.