One Omar Mbye, who was charged with taking, the other day exposed before Principal Magistrate Sallah-Mbaye of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court that law enforcement officer “threatened to electrocute” his personal part if he declined to confess accusation of taking. Mbye was affirming in a voir dire (trial within a trial). He stated he was questioned by the authorities and was required to confess he took however he declined. He even more informed the court: “The authorities informed me that if I did not confess, they would beat me. I kept my position that I did not take. They began beating me. I was shouting since of the discomfort. I informed them that even my good friends can affirm that I am a diligent male and I do not take. They then informed me that if they completed handling me, I would speak the fact. The following day, they handcuffed me with my hands in front. They asked me to stand in between 2 chairs. They then connected a pipeline in between my legs at the back while my head was hanging behind.” He told that a person of them informed him that if he confessed, they would let him complimentary. He stated he then confessed, and when his individuals pertained to visit him, the cops informed them that he had actually confessed the accusation of taking. The prosecuting officer, Sub-Inspector Jammeh, is anticipated to challenge, challenge and oppose him under interrogation on the adjourned date.
Gambia: ‘Police Threatened to Electrocute My Private Part If I Don’t Admit’
