Isatou
Saidy, Lele Bojang, Kaddy Samatah, Fatoumatta Sarr and Amie Touray, who showed
up at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court to answer criminal charges against them,
were yesterday 11 July 2016 whisked away by police officers in a police vehicle
when they stepped out of the courtroom.
This
development followed the adjournment of the case until 12 July 2016, when
Magistrate Abeke informed the court that he was supposed to report at the High
Court concerning a judgment he delivered.
The
accused persons were charged with conspiracy, unlawful assembly, riot,
incitement of violence, riotously interfering with vehicles, holding procession
without permit and disobeying an order to disperse from an unlawful procession.
They
denied the allegations, and were subsequently granted bail.
During
the last sitting, Sukai Dahaba was not present in court and, as a result, the
magistrate ordered the arrest of her surety who was to be brought to court.
The
accused persons were represented by lawyer Amie Jobe, and the state was
represented by Sheriff Kumba Jobe and A. Sambou.
