By: Isatou Sarr
A man, identified as Pa Modou Jobe, on Wednesday appeared before the Brikama Magistrates’ Court on a charge of possession of suspected stolen property.
Jobe was arraigned before Magistrate Kanjura B. Sambou and charged with a single count contrary to Section 276(1) of the Criminal Offences Act 2025 of The Gambia.
The prosecution was led by Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police Foday Bojang, alongside Sergeant 7232 E. Fofana, representing the Inspector General of Police. The accused was not represented by legal counsel.
According to the charge sheet, the accused was allegedly found on 17 March 2026 at Brikama Kebujeng, in the Kombo Central district of the West Coast Region, in possession of suspected stolen items, including iron rods, for which he reportedly failed to provide a satisfactory explanation.
The charge was read to him in English and interpreted into Wolof. He pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution applied for an adjournment to enable it to call its first witness and indicated it had no objection to bail.
The court granted the application and adjourned the case to 21 April 2026.
Jobe was admitted to bail in the sum of 10,000 dalasis with one Gambian surety, who is required to deposit a valid identification document with the court registrar.
JAMSAI Foundation Wraps Up Ramadan Aid to Lower Badibou Communities
By: Haruna Kuyateh
JAMSAI Foundation, a charitable organisation based in Kotu, has concluded its fourth edition of Ramadan humanitarian assistance with the distribution of clothing, shoes and bags to vulnerable families in Lower Badibou North over the weekend.
The two-day outreach targeted women, children and the elderly in Panneh Ba, Samba Musu, Kerr Bano and Foday Biran, reaching more than 200 beneficiaries as part of efforts to support communities during the holy month of Ramadan.
The foundation said the initiative is intended to assist vulnerable families in line with Islamic teachings on charity, sharing and compassion.
Speaking during the distribution, Demba Sanyang of JAMSAI Foundation said the intervention reflects the values of Ramadan as outlined in the Holy Qur’an and Hadith.
“Ramadan is a month of caring and sharing. We remain committed, together with our partners, to supporting humanity with dignity and passion,” he said.
He reaffirmed the foundation’s continued commitment to humanitarian activities across communities in need.
Community leaders and beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful as families prepare for Eid celebrations.
Alkalo Alieu Jaw of Foday Biran and Alkalo Babou Njie of Samba Musu commended the foundation for the support, noting that it came at a crucial moment for residents.
Women beneficiaries, including Jarria Kebbeh of Panneh Ba and Awa Keita of Samba Musu, said the items were of good quality and would help ease the burden on mothers in their communities.
Amie Panneh of Foday Biran and Adama Camara of Kerr Bano also expressed gratitude, describing the intervention as significant and beneficial to vulnerable families.