Momodou
Jarju, who contested and lost the National Assembly seat of Brikama North as an
independent candidate, has been arrested and charged with common assault, The
Point has gathered.
Mr
Jarju, commonly known as BU Jarju, was arrested for allegedly hitting one Jamai
Manjang, a 21-year-old of Brikama Daruhairu, with a stick on her neck causing
injuries on her.
Before
the incident, on Thursday, between the hours of 19:30hrs and 18:00hrs, a group
of jubilant fans of the United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate for Brikama
North, Alhagie S. Darboe were on the street celebrating the victory of their
candidate in the just recently concluded National Assembly elections.
As
the group arrives around the compound of Mr Jarju, who lost the elections to Mr
Darboe of the UDP, they were chanting, drumming, singing and dancing.
According
to witnesses, among the UDP supporters, some were stating abusive and
provocative languages towards Mr Jarju who was addressing his sympathisers to
remain calm and accept his defeat in good faith.
The
continuous provocation prompted Mr Jarju who was armed with a stick to go the
street and attempt to disperse the joyous crowd from his compound area, they
said.
Witnesses
explained that in the process, he hit one Jamai Manjang a 21year old of Brikama
Daruhairu with a stick on her neck causing injuries on her.
Police
PRO, Foday Conda, said the matter was reported to Brikama Kabafita Police Post
who escorted the victim to the Brikama health centre.
