Ousainou Bojang Testifies on Leaving Personal Belongings Before Senegal Trip
Ousainou Bojang, on trial for murder, confirmed he left his passport and smartphone in Brufut before departing for Senegal. During cross-examination, he noted leaving a bag with his sister containing important documents. The court accepted several items as evidence, and Bojang’s sister is charged as an accessory to murder.
Ousainou Bojang, currently on trial for the murder of two police officers and the assault of another, testified that he left his passport and a Techno Spark 8 smartphone at his Brufut home prior to his trip to Senegal. This confirmation occurred during cross-examination by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), AM Yusuf, in front of Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court.
During the questioning about his departure to Senegal, Bojang initially believed he had taken his smartphone with him. However, upon checking his possessions, he recalled leaving the phone plugged in at his sitting room in Brufut. His answers also indicated that he left a bag containing his passport, a Gambian residential permit, and some money with his sister, Amie Bojang, who is also involved in the case.
Further questioning revealed that Bojang had lost one Gambia Revenue Tin Certificate but managed to acquire a replacement using his Senegalese passport. Following this exchange, DPP Yusuf requested an adjournment, which was approved.
The court proceeded to admit several pieces of evidence, including a D20,000 receipt from Guaranteed Trust Bank Gambia Limited, a black wool jacket, and a pair of Bojang’s white shoes. Amie Bojang is currently charged with accessory to murder under Section 202 of the Criminal Code of The Gambia, 200.
Ousainou Bojang’s court appearance revealed significant details regarding his departure to Senegal, including the places where he left his personal belongings. His admission about forgetting his smartphone and the specifics of his sister’s involvement as a co-accused provided critical context to the ongoing trial. The court proceedings will continue, with various pieces of evidence now introduced for deliberation.
Original Source: www.voicegambia.com
