By: Cecilia E.L. Mendy
Ass Malick Njie, a Qcell security guard, on Tuesday appeared before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh at the High Court in Banjul on Monday for cross-examination in an alleged rape case involving a 12-year-old boy.
The accused, who testified in Mandinka, was facing a charge of rape contrary to Section 3(1) of the Sexual Offences Act, 2013.
Prosecutors alleged that on 5 February 2022, around the QCell building in the Kanifing Municipality, Njie intentionally and under coercive circumstances had sexual intercourse through the anus with Mansour Sabally, a 12-year-old boy.
During his testimony, Ass Malick Njie told the court that he worked with QCell for about three months before the alleged incident. He denied knowing the complainant.
“I do not know the person they accused me of raping. I only know the area where I was assigned to provide security, where people usually camp,” Njie told the court.
Under cross-examination by State Counsel F. Drammeh, the accused was asked about the area where people often gathered. Njie responded that people usually stayed near the steps, while he sat near an ATM opposite Kairaba Avenue.
He further told the court that he worked only night shifts, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and that his duty was to sit by the roadside to secure the area.
When asked whether he lived in Kotu, the accused said he did not reside there but occasionally visited his uncle, who worked in Kotu. He explained that his uncle worked at a park that was not fenced and had seats where people often sit.
Njie maintained that he had no relationship or dealings with the complainant, Mansour Sabally.
The accused further explained that although his main post was at the front of the QCell building, he regularly patrolled around the premises as part of his security duties.
State Counsel F. Drammeh appeared for the prosecution, while Counsel F.C. Anyanwu represented the defence.
The case was adjourned to Monday, 9 February 2026, for continuation.
