By: Dawda M Jallow
A Nigerian national, Munizzy was yesterday granted bail to the tune of D200,000 by the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court after he pleaded “not guilty” to a charge of threatening violence.
Munizzy appeared before Magistrate F.J. Camara and was charged under Section 77(a) of the Criminal Offences Act 2025.
According to the particulars of the offence, Munizzy, on or about October 1, 2026, at Jimpex in the Kanifing Municipality, wilfully and unlawfully intimidated and threatened to kill one Christian Okudici.
When the charge was read to him in a local language he understood, Munizzy pleaded not guilty.
Inspector Cherno Baba Jallow, the prosecution officer, opposed granting of bail to the accused and asked the court for an adjournment. Inspector Jallow told the court that the accused was not a Gambian and had previously been taken to Kanifing Police Station twice in connection with similar charges.
The prosecutor further argued that the accused posed a threat to the community, alleging that a cutlass was found in his possession. According to Inspector Jallow, the accused claimed he was carrying the cutlass to protect himself, but the prosecution feared that he could use it to harm innocent people if released on bail.
The prosecution therefore urged the court to deny the accused bail.
Responding to the submissions, Munizzy told the court that he was on security duty when the cutlass was found in his possession and that he had it to protect himself from armed robbers. He also informed the court that he was experiencing back pain and needed medical attention.
In her ruling, Magistrate Camara said the prosecution had made allegations before the court but had not substantiated them with evidence to establish that the accused had committed the allegations levelled against him.
The magistrate noted that the offence with which Munizzy was charged was bailable and that the accused was presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
Relying on Sections 124 and 127 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2025, as well as Sections 19 and 24 of the 1997 Constitution, the court granted Munizzy bail in the sum of D200,000.
The court alternatively ordered him to provide two Gambian sureties above the age of 30. The sureties are required to deposit their valid National Identity Cards or passports with the court.
The accused was also ordered to maintain peace while the matter was before the court and to deposit his travel documents with the registrar.
The case was adjourned to November 3rd, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. for witnesses to testify.
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