By: Isatou Sarr
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court is set to deliver judgment on Monday, March 30, 2026, in the Sukuta–Jabang PIU shooting case involving Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang. The ruling is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
The two accused have been standing trial for their alleged roles in the September 2023 shooting at the Sukuta–Jabang traffic lights, which left two police officers dead and another injured.
Over the nearly three-year trial, the prosecution called 13 witnesses, including Mama Jabbie, a marabout; Ansey Jawo, a surviving officer; and three security personnel who reportedly witnessed the incident.
The defence presented 12 witnesses, including UK-based Kathleen McGee, Journalist Bakary Mankajang, and senior government officials: Presidential Spokesperson Ebrima G. Sankareh, Deputy Inspector General of Police Momodou Sowe, and National Security Adviser Abubacarr Sulayman Jeng, who had participated in a press briefing following the incident.
Ousainou Bojang, testifying in his own defence, denied involvement and challenged the prosecution’s identification evidence. He disputed appearing in CCTV footage, questioned the handling of key items, and alleged coercion to confess links with the United Democratic Party. He also presented financial records and pointed to a missing deposit receipt of D20,000.
Prosecution witness Mama Jabbie testified that Bojang visited her home in Jululung, allegedly confessed to the killings, and sought assistance for protection and transport to Ziguinchor. She said she informed Senegalese authorities and later identified him in custody. Under cross-examination, she acknowledged gaps in her recollection, including lost audio evidence of the confession.
Presidential Spokesperson Sankareh, Deputy IGP Sowe, and National Security Adviser Jeng testified that their statements after the incident were based on official information and preliminary intelligence. They denied linking the accused to any political party or group.
Defence witness Kathleen McGee provided an alibi for Ousainou Bojang, showing WhatsApp communication with him on the night of the shooting. Amie Bojang also denied any involvement and claimed mistreatment while in detention.
In closing arguments, defence lawyers highlighted the lack of forensic or DNA evidence linking the accused to the crime and argued that the prosecution had not met the burden of proof. The Director of Public Prosecutions urged the court to convict.
Justice Jaiteh is expected to deliver his ruling on Monday.