By: Isatou Sarr
An 18-year-old boy from Brikama Gidda has been remanded at Mile II Central Prison after appearing before the Brikama Magistrates’ Court on charges of assault and threatening violence against members of his family.
The accused, Kawsu Drammeh, appeared on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, before Magistrate Kanjura B. Sambou, where he was charged with two counts under the Criminal Offences Act, 2025. He was not represented by counsel.
Police Constable 9453 Y. Sonko announced his appearance on behalf of the Inspector General of Police and led the prosecution.
On the first count, Drammeh was charged with common assault, contrary to Section 195 of the Criminal Offences Act.
According to the particulars of the offence, the accused allegedly assaulted one Mr. Drammeh at their family house in Brikama Gidda on or about 26 December 2025.
The second count accused him of threatening violence, contrary to Section 77 of the same Act.
The prosecution alleged that on the same date and place, Drammeh threatened to kill Fatou Mamansa, his mother’s co-wife, while armed with a knife.
The charges were read in English and interpreted into Mandinka, the language the accused chose to speak and understand. He pleaded not guilty to both counts.
Following the plea, the prosecuting officer applied for an adjournment to allow the prosecution to prove its case. PC Sonko also objected to bail, telling the court that the accused lives in the same household as the complainants and poses a continuing threat to their safety.
“The father told us this is not the first time. He always disturbs the family and threatens to kill them,” the prosecuting officer told the court.
The prosecution argued that granting bail could endanger the victims, given the alleged history of threats and violence within the household.
After hearing the submissions, Magistrate Kanjura B. Sambou granted the prosecution’s application and ordered that the accused be remanded at Mile II Central Prison.
The case was adjourned to 6th January 2026 for hearing.
