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Breaking News: Bai Lowe receives life imprisonment

Nov 30, 2023, 11:57 AM

Bai Lowe, one of the assassins in the Jammeh-era hit squad known as the ‘Junglers', has today been sentenced to life imprisonment by a German court for his participation in an act that killed Deyda Hydara, the managing editor and co-proprietor of The Point Newspaper.

He was convicted of crimes against humanity, murder, and attempted murder for his role as a driver for the hit squad known as the Junglers.

“We are pleased to welcome the strongest verdict in Celle today," said Baba Hydara,the eldest son of Deyda Hydara . 

“This is a milestone judgment on every level, especially with regards to universal jurisdiction. We thank the judiciary for their tenacity and steadfastness in delivering justice today," Baba who is in Germany, added.

The Victims' Centre (VC) in The Gambia has also welcomed the verdict.

“The VC, CSOs, and other victim-led organisations welcome the verdict of Bai Lowe's life sentence.It is highly welcome and has come at the right time,” Adama Jalllow, the coordinator of VC said. 

“This is a signal for other perpetrators who are on the run to understand that they cannot escape justice." The VC and other victim-led organisations will continue to pursue justice for the victims.”