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Gambia News: Cassamance Nine - More Evidence Emerges In Insurgents' Case

More evidence has emerged in the trial of the nine alleged Cassamance insurgents as the third prosecution witness, Samba Gajaga testifies.

Mr. Gajaga, who said he is an investigative officer with the security agencies, admitted knowing the accused persons and having played a role in the investigation of the purported rebels.

Several items were tendered in court as evidence which the witness claimed to be caught with the accused persons or recovered from their residence.

The items shown in court included a lap top, floppy disc, camera, maps, photographs of State House and Fajara Military Barrack, photographs of two motor bikes belonging to the rebels, five mobile phones, several Gambian identity cards, CFA cash, a bag full talismans, record books, military booth and wears, and a photo album.

The prosecution witness told the court that he was in charge of all the recovered items during the arrest of the accused persons.

Mr. Gajaga recalled on May 18, Sedat Jarju, the first accused person, was arrested and taken to Wellingara Police Station. He also alleged that most of the items were found in Sedat's house.

The Director of Public Prosecution, Emmanuel Fagbenle urged the court to admit the items as evidence, stressing their relevance to the charges against the accused persons.

The court did admit the items, following the accused persons acceptance of their admissibility.

The nine alleged insurgents are accused of spying, planning attack on Senegal and illegal possession of Gambian documents.

The trial is expected to resume next week at the Banjul Magistrates Court.

Src: Foroyaa, Gambia