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Momodou
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 Posted - 10 Mar 2008 : 13:56:13
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Deputy Permanent Secretary Charged
By Fabakary B. Ceesay
Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Department of Forestry and Environment, Mr. Modou O. Njie, who was recently was reported to be in police net, has found himself charged with two different criminal offences. Mr. M. O. Njie is expected to appear at Bundung Magistrates’ Court today, Monday, March 10, to answer to these two charges.
The Police Spokesperson, Inspector Sulayman Secka, confirmed the detention and subsequent charges against Mr. Njie. Inspector Secka stated that Mr. Modou O. Njie has been charged with two different counts, which include publication of false information contrary to section 181 (a) of the criminal code; that the second charge is impersonation, contrary to section 93 (b) of the criminal code, laws of the Gambia. PRO Secka did not go into details as to the particulars of offence that Mr. M.O Njie is said to have committed, but instead indicated that the DPS is expected to appear in the dock to plead to the charges preferred against him.
It could be recalled that a local newspaper reported that Mr. M.O Njie had been arrested and detained at the Kotu Police Station on 21 February. The reasons of his arrested were not highlighted in the news report. However, Foroyaa learnt that Mr. M.O. Njie has not reported to work since his arrest and subsequent detention.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 29/2008, 10 – 11 March 2008
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