The
case involving Babucarr Njie, a soldier who was found with a gun at King Fahd
Mosque in Banjul, could not proceed before Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie of the
Banjul Magistrates’ Court on 28 June 2017 because of the absence of the fifth
prosecution witness.
When
the case was called, the prosecuting officer, Sub-Inspector Bojang told the
court that the case was set for continuation of cross-examination by the
defence counsel, Sheriff Kumba Jobe.
He
stated that the prosecution could not proceed with the case because the
prosecution witness went to the provinces to observe the Eid prayers and fell
ill as a result, he could not make it to the court.
Sub-Inspector
Bojang then applied for an adjournment.
Sheriff
Kumba Jobe, the defence counsel, said adjournment was at the discretion of the
court, and further stated that he would leave it entirely with the court.
The
presiding magistrate subsequently adjourned the case until 4 July 2017, for
continuation of cross-examination.
Babucarr
Njie, the accused, was alleged to have been armed in public to terrorise the
members of the public.
He
denied any wrongdoing.
