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Uncle Withdraws Charges, Accused Walk Free

Mar 4, 2009, 6:24 AM | Article By: Yai Dibba & Binta Fatty

Alagie Sankung Jaiteh and his co-accused, Tijan Sanyang and Omar Camara, on Monday appeared before Brikama Magistrates' Court accused of stealing and receiving stolen property.

According to the statement of the offence, the three accused on or about the 29th January 2009 in Brikama town, the accused Omar Camara received from one Alhagie Konita one run way valued at D200 knowing or having reason to believe that the said run way was stolen or unlawfully obtained. He pleaded guilty to this charge.

According to the uncle of the three accused, he needs to withdraw the matter before the court because the three accused were his nephews. Therefore applied to withdrawn the case and the application were granted. Subsequently the accused persons discharged.