Presiding Magistrate Anna O. Mendy ordered the convict to pay D500,000 as compensation to the victim in default to serve two years jail term.
The convict was reminded of his right to
Appeal the case.
Mr. Bobb was slammed with a single count charge of assault causing grievous bodily harm.
According to the indictment filed by the police
Prosecutors, the incident happened on October 19th at Sami village, in Lower Nuimi District (NBR).
According to the particulars of the offence, on October 25th 2022, Lamin Bob unlawfully poured petrol on Sulayman Ceesay and lit a fire on his body causing him grievous bodily harm.
Mr. Bobb pleaded guilty to the charge.
After narration of the facts, the accused person maintained his guilty plea and was accordingly convicted as charged.
He was subsequently sentenced accordingly.
