By: Isatou Sarr
A man identified as Massireh Suwareh appeared before the Brikama Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, facing criminal trespass and malicious damage charges.
Appearing before Magistrate Kanjura B. Sambou, the accused person pleaded “not guilty” to the two-count-charges.
During the plea-taking session, Sergeant 4422 M.J. Sallah represented the Inspector General of Police, while the accused was unrepresented by counsel.
On the first count, Suwareh was charged with criminal trespass, contrary to Section 262 of the Criminal Offences Act, 2025. Prosecutors alleged that in November 2025, at Tujereng in the West Coast Region, the accused unlawfully entered the property of Alhagie Eliman Ndow with the intent to intimidate or annoy.
The second count charged him with malicious damage, contrary to Section 290 of the Criminal Offences Act, 2025. The prosecution alleged that Suwareh maliciously damaged cassava and maize crops belonging to Sulayman Bah, valued at D90,000, during the same period and location.
The charges were read to the accused in English and interpreted into Mandinka, a language he understood. He pleaded not guilty to both counts.
The prosecution applied for an adjournment to call its first witness, which was granted by the court. The matter was adjourned to February 9, 2026.
Magistrate Sambou granted the accused bail in the sum of D50,000.00 with one Gambian surety required to deposit a valid national identification card and depose to means with the court registrar.
