Standing before Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh at the High Court in Banjul, Manjang pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder, charges that mark a historic moment in the nation’s pursuit of justice.
The accused appeared before the High Court with legal presence on both sides. The State was represented by E. R. Dougan, alongside P. Gomez, F. Drammeh, M. Jammeh, and A. Badjie. Counsel for the defence included S. K. Jobe and F. Jammeh.
Sanna Manjang is charged with two counts of murder under Section 187 of the Criminal Code, Cap 10, Volume III, Laws of The Gambia 2009.
According to the particulars presented before the court, Count One alleges that Manjang unlawfully caused the death of Kajali Jammeh, also known as “Le Cock,” in 2006 at Kanilai in the West Coast Region.
The prosecution claims the victim’s neck was cut with a knife, an act said to have been carried out with malice aforethought.
Count Two relates to the alleged murder of Samba Wurry, also in 2006 at Kanilai.
The particulars of offence stated that Manjang stabbed the victim in the chest with a knife, resulting in his death. Manjang, however pleaded not guilty to both charges.
It would be recalled that Manjang was previously arraigned before Principal Magistrate Isatou Sallah-M’bai at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court, where he was charged in connection with the murders of journalist Deyda Hydara, Ndongo Mboob, and Haruna Jammeh.
However, Commissioner A. Sanneh, representing the Inspector General of Police alongside Deputy Commissioner Badjie and Officer Manga, informed the magistrates’ court that the offence was capital in nature and therefore outside its jurisdiction.
As a result, the case was transferred to the High Court for proper adjudication.
The matter was adjourned until February 9, 2026.
