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Momodou
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 Posted - 16 Apr 2008 : 20:30:28
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BAJINKA’S DETENTION CLOCKS ONE YEAR
By Modou Jonga
Today, 16 April 2008, marks one year of detention for Yahya Bajinka, an NIA operative. Mr. Bajinka, who is a brother to Major Kalipha Bajinka (a former ADC to the President and now at large) was arrested on 16 April, 2007, at Brikama by plain clothes officers. Yahya Bajinka was said to be detained at Mile Two Central Prisons.
He was seen twice at the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital in Banjul but the relevant authorities have repeatedly denied having him in their custody. He was seen sometime towards the end of last year and also on 19 February, 2008 under armed escort by a soldier and prison wardens. Family sources have, on many occasions, expressed concern over the health conditions of their loved one. They said they have made repeated demands for the relevant authorities to release Yahya Bajinka unconditionally or charge and arraign him in a competent court of law. They noted that Bajinka is yet to be charged or arraigned before the courts in the country.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 44/2008, 16 – 17 April 2008
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 18 Apr 2008 : 15:35:14
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YAYA BAJINKA RELEASED
By Modou Jonga
Exactly one year after he has been held incommunicado at State Central Prison at Mile II, Yahya Bajinka, an NIA agent, was released unconditionally on the evening of Wednesday 16 April, 2008. According to reliable sources, since his arrest on 16 April, 2007, Bajinka was incarcerated at the maximum wing of Mile II.
According to sources, Bajinka was taken to the Headquarters of the National Intelligence Agency in Banjul, before being escorted to his native town of Brikama by three plain clothes officers. Sources indicate that Bajinka had never been arraigned in any court of law in the country during his one year detention.
Family members expressed delight and gratitude over the release of their loved one. This reporter has confirmed the release of Mr. Bajinka.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 45/2008, 18 – 20 April 2008 |
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