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Gambia: Alleged Fire-Arms Dealers Trial Adjourned

The ongoing trial of five Senegalese nationals suspected of fire arm dealing could not proceed on Thursday before Magistrate Pa Harry Jammeh of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court.

Defence Counsel, Antouman Gaye applied for an adjournment of the case, noting that the court needed to advise itself whether it has jurisdiction over materials related to the case. Mr. Gaye also said if the court decided to proceed with the matter, he would want the witnesses to be called to court and be re-examined.

Merley Wood, the prosecutor did not object to Mr. Gaye's submission that witnesses be re-examined. She however objected to Gaye's first application, saying that the accused persons were caught in the territorial waters of the Gambia and the court has jurisdiction on the matter.

The accused persons, Ngum, Pap Drammeh, Saidou Cham, Yusu Jobe and Alieu Cham were charged with possession and importation of fire-arms into the Gambia .