According to the amended information filed by the State, Manjang faces six (6) charges including two counts of murder, conspiracy to commit misdemeanour, and assault causing actual bodily harm.
The first two counts relate to alleged killings that occurred in 2006 in Kanilai, West Coast Region. Prosecutors alleged that Manjang unlawfully caused the death of Kajali Jammeh, also known as “Le Cock,” by cutting his neck with a knife. In a separate count, he is accused of stabbing Samba Wurry in the chest with a knife, resulting in his death. Both charges are brought under Section 187 of the Criminal Code.
The prosecution also accused Manjang of conspiring with other members of a group known as the “Black Black” or “Junglers” in March 2006 to cause bodily harm to Tamsir Jasseh and military officer Yahya M.S. Darboe.
These allegations are said to have occurred at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) premises and other locations in Banjul.
In addition, the State alleges that Manjang assaulted both men during detention, causing them serious injuries.
Prosecutors claimed Jasseh was beaten and kicked, while Darboe was allegedly beaten with sticks, subjected to melted plastic being poured on his body, placed in a sack, and winched up, resulting in serious injuries and bleeding.
During the proceedings, defence counsel S.L. Jobe informed the court that the amended indictment was served on him late by the prosecution. He told the court that he had not been given sufficient time to review the new charges and requested seven days to properly examine the document.
“I need more time to look at the matter and to have a proper review of the amended information,” Jobe submitted, asking the court for indulgence.
Justice Jobarteh noted the defence request but stated that the court could not grant an extended delay in the interest of justice. However, she granted a short adjournment to allow the defence time to review the amended charges.
The case was subsequently adjourned until Friday, 13 March 2026, at 10 a.m., when the accused is expected to take his plea to the amended indictment.
The prosecution also filed additional witnesses in the case, including Ensa Keita, Jally M.I. Senghore, S.I. Sowe, Yahya M.S. Darboe, Tamsir Jasseh, Babou Janha, Lamin Fadera, and Mustapha Jammeh.
According to the prosecution’s summary of expected testimony, Ensa Keita will testify that while detained in a cell in Kanilai he allegedly witnessed Manjang bring in three individuals, including Samba Wurry, and stab Wurry in the chest.
Keita is also expected to testify that he saw Manjang kill Kajali Jammeh using a knife.
Tamsir Jasseh is expected to testify about his detention at Mile 2 Central Prison and subsequent transfer to the NIA, where he alleges he was beaten. Military officer Yahya M.S. Darboe is also expected to recount alleged torture following his arrest in connection with the 2006 alleged coup attempt led by former army chief Ndure Cham.
Other witnesses include investigators and prison officers who will testify about the investigation, alleged statements made by the accused, and injuries observed on detainees during the period.
Among the listed exhibits are witness statements, the cautionary and voluntary statements of the accused, and a crime scene reconstruction report dated January 20, 2026.
