The Brusubi Magistrates Court has convicted five individuals involved in the dangerous drifting incident along the Sukuta–Jabang Highway.
Reacting to the judgement, The Gambia Police Force, that prosecuted the case, commended the Anti-Crime Unit, all responding officers, and the Prosecutions Unit for their professionalism and dedication in handling this matter.
“The GPF also extends appreciation to the community of Jabang for their cooperation and support, which played an important role in the swift apprehension of the offenders.
The Gambia Police Force emphasizes that reckless driving, drifting, and all forms of dangerous road behavior will not be tolerated. The Force remains steadfast in its mission to enforce the law and protect the lives and property of the Gambian people,” the Police stated on their social media platform.
This case, they say demonstrates the GPF’s determination to bring offenders of reckless and dangerous driving to justice.
The sentencing delivered by the Brusubi Magistrates Court is as follows:
1. Count One: Convict Momodou Martin Sanyang shall pay a fine of D25,000.00 and serve 3 years imprisonment with hard labour.
2. Count Two: Convict Serigne Mass Gaye shall pay a fine of D1,000.00 and serve 3 months imprisonment with hard labour.
3. Count Three: Convict Serigne Mass Gaye shall also pay a fine of D25,000.00 and serve 3 years imprisonment with hard labour.
4. Count Four: Convict Muhammed Bah shall pay a fine of D20,000.00, in default to serve 2 years imprisonment with hard labour.
5. Count Five: Convict Muhammed Bah shall further pay a fine of D25,000.00 and serve 3 years imprisonment with hard labour.
6. Count Six: Convict Ismaila Faal shall pay a fine of D25,000.00 and serve 3 years imprisonment with hard labour.
7. Count Seven: Convict Ismaila Faal shall also pay a fine of D20,000.00, in default to serve 2 years imprisonment with hard labour.
8. Count Eight: Convict Samba Ceesay shall pay a fine of D25,000.00 and serve 3 years imprisonment with hard labour.
In accordance with the law, Momodou Martin Sanyang and Serigne Mass Gaye, being juveniles, will serve their sentences at Jeshwang Prison.
Courtesy of the Police
