By Isatou Sarr
A man accused of shooting a victim at a nightclub in Fajara has been remanded by Kanifing Magistrates’ Court after pleading “not guilty” to attempted murder and unlawful possession of a firearm charges.
Salieu Gaye appeared before Magistrate A. Manneh on Tuesday to face two counts brought by the police. Prosecutor Inspector Baba Jallow told the court that Gaye allegedly shot Muhammad Buharry Mendy three times in the stomach with a Taurus Armas pistol on January 19, 2026, causing grievous bodily harm.
Gaye also faces a charge of possessing the firearm without lawful authority, contrary to the Arms and Ammunition Act.
The accused denied both charges when they were read in English, and a plea of “not guilty” was entered.
Inspector Jallow requested an adjournment to call the prosecution’s first witness and opposed granting bail for the accused citing the seriousness of the offence, the accused’s non-resident status, and the ongoing hospitalization of the victim who has not yet provided a statement.
Defense counsel B. Badjie argued for bail, citing constitutional rights, including liberty, freedom of movement, and the presumption of innocence, which applies to citizens and non-citizens.
Magistrate Manneh however ruled that while constitutional rights were acknowledged, they were not absolute. She noted the gravity of the allegations, the sensitive stage of the case, and concerns for public safety and the accused’s security.
Gaye was therefore denied bail and remanded in custody. The case was adjourned to February 11 at 12:30 pm.
