Robbery suspect appears in court

Alieu Bah, a youth, was recently arraigned at the Brikama Magistrates’ Court for violently robbing one Ala Baraka in Gunjur.

The particulars of the offence read that Alieu on or about 18 October 2007, violently robbed Ala Baraka of his mobile phone and D6000.

The mobile phone was valued at D2500.

When the charge sheet was read to Alieu, he admitted responsibility for taking the phone but not the money.

In another development, Alieu was charged with assault, occasioning actual bodily harm. He has been charged with assaulting one Modou Sanyang in Yundum by pelting him with a stone.

Meanwhile, Alieu was remanded in custody as his cases continue.