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Moe
USA
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 Posted - 30 Jun 2011 : 07:10:24
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The allegation of torture to obtain his cautionary statement at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) made by former police chief Ensa Badjie has not been proven beyond a shadow of doubt, Justice Emmanuel Amadi of the high court in Banjul ruled yesterday.
Ensa Badjie had earlier told the court, in the main trial, that he was seriously tortured during the process of obtaining his statements at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), allegations which prompted the court to order a trial within a trial to ascertain the truth.
He is facing trial under a 51-count indictment alongside two top military officers, namely Major Kuluteh Manneh, former commander of the military police, and Lt Colonel Mam Matarr Secka, former head of the military police.
They were arraigned at the High Court on several charges, including conspiracy to commit a felony, obtaining money by false pretence, economic crime, obtaining goods by false pretence, official corruption, sedition, abuse of office, among others, and have all denied the charges.
In his ruling, Justice Emmanuel Amadi said there is not enough proof to say that the accused person was tortured while his statement was being obtained at the National Intelligence Agency.
He subsequently admitted and marked the said statement under question as a prosecution exhibit.
The mini-trial otherwise called voire dire came to an end after 11 months of trial all geared towards ascertain the said allegations, and the court ruled that the element of torture was not proven.
Shortly after the ruling, the deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, S.H. Barkun, called his next witness, Ballo K. Jobe, a police officer attached to Police headquarters in Banjul, to testify in the main trial.
He told the court that he obtained a voluntary statement from the 1st accused person wherein the charges were read to him, which the accused denied, adding that it was obtained in the presence of an independent witness who signed, and the accused also signed the statement.
The witness recognised the said statement in court, and the prosecutor applied to tender the statement, which was also admitted and marked as a prosecution exhibit without any objection from the defence counsel.
Under cross-examination by defense counsel B.S. Touray, the witness told the superior court that he was enlisted into the Gambia Police Force in 1989.
“Who constituted the panel at the NIA conference?” B.S. Touray asked the witness, and in reply Jobe said: “I was informed by the IGP to join the panel.”
He admitted that the panel was given terms of reference, when counsel posed another question to him.
He also admitted that the 1st accused had a confrontation with Sillaba Samateh, who was the first prosecution witness, at the NIA conference hall, but could not recall when the confrontation took place.
“Who was present?” asked the defence counsel, and in reply he said: “All the panel members including Omar Cham, the panel head.”
Justice Amadi, before adjourning the case till 1st July 2011, expressed his disappointment with the slow pace of the trial, while challenging both parties that he would be hearing the case on a daily basis starting from 1st July 2011.
Justice Amadi said the mini-trial has lasted for 11 months, which he said is not good because he wants to get off the case as soon as possible.
Author: Sainey MK Marenah
Source:http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/ex-igp-badjie-torture-allegations-not-proven
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
Edited by - Moe on 30 Jun 2011 18:41:21 |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 30 Jun 2011 : 12:24:46
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Moe,
despit I don't support what Jesus did while in office, I belief he was manhandled. Any beating is torture under international law. Maybe Gambian law slapping kicking and the like are accepted if you feel those are not torture. Those mercinary judges at the High Bantaba in the Gambia are not even capable solicitors in their own countries.
Jesus maybe lying to gain people's symphaty but there is torture in the Gambia you can't deny that can you? |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2011 : 18:44:41
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Like Prince, alluded to earlier whats wrong with a little roughing up? He was probably slapped here and there by someone who figure he is powerless now and always despised him anyways" totally unacceptable" at the same time it's Nothing like the torture allegations they claim are real and this is based on facts. The honest amongst them never declared being tortured despite spending years at mile two................................Peace |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
645 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2011 : 23:01:52
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Once a N'dongoo, always a N'dongo, and being judged by a mercenary judge is a spicing on the cake.
Essa's predicament is already sealed, unless his "N'dongo buddies " come to his rescue. Anything else
is theater of the most distasteful kind..........................................................................................lol!
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The New Gambia - Stronger Together! |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2011 : 23:07:22
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| Essa is NOT a N'dongo he is a Gangster, two very different people, N'dongo's are just Ndongo's but Gansters's will do anything including commit murder or be the brain child behind it..........................peace |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
645 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2011 : 23:22:20
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The N'dongos' "most favorable" inner circle N'dongo is no longer "one of them", but a vicious psychopath!
Very disturbing revelation, regarding a former IGP. I thought you were impartial, Moe................lol!
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Scorpiorain
Barbados
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Posted - 01 Jul 2011 : 02:01:50
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| Ensa Badji's torture was real and so was that of Mam Matarr Secka... what goes on in there is not a beating. its sadistic torture and you know it... Ensa Badji is probably my least favourite person and has done more damage to me and my family than i care to think about but don't pretend that this torture is non-existent because you know different... Ndongo, gangster and yes vicious psychopath he is but he was telling the truth... if you want to deny it then it's never going to stop. One day you may find yourself in there being suffocated and electricuted and beaten to a pulp by a gang of masked thugs... see how it is to be held illegally with no food clothes or water in bambadinka. how it feels when you hear them coming back for you... And may the lord have mercy on your body and soul if you find yourself there |
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Prince
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Posted - 01 Jul 2011 : 07:12:10
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LOL Moe, the roughing up I suggested is slightly different from torture.
I was referring to something similar to what Jesus admitted to doing. He made this admission under oath, in court. He claimed to have forcefully shave criminal's hair (else the man would disappear) and roughed the criminal for longer than a minute.
It woulds be hard to convince us that not a single spec of blood oozed from the criminal's head. Jesus probably had the decency to at least use a new "lan-cett."
It is surprising that Ensa did not cry the court another river... after being served the kind of justice he proudly help build and entrench! |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 01 Jul 2011 : 16:24:23
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quote:
Originally posted by Kitabul Arerr
Once a N'dongoo, always a N'dongo, and being judged by a mercenary judge is a spicing on the cake.
Essa's predicament is already sealed, unless his "N'dongo buddies" come to his rescue. Anything else
is theater of the most distasteful kind..........................................................................................lol!
speak wise judge a daniel has come to judgement! a pound for a pound, a flesh for a flesh! |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2011 : 21:46:41
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| Prince he got a taste of his own medicine, He even dared say he was abused to get his cautionary statements, What I wanna know is how did Jesus derive information from those he felt broke the Law prior to going to Jail and being a victim. Using a "Clean Lancett" is not good enough, Prince he had no broken limbs and was not starving when he appeared in court,if he wants to tell the court Karamba slapped him and Santafara whist trying to take his statements,well thats what they do aint it?.............................................Peace |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
1350 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2011 : 23:08:15
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Moe,
if you of all people would admit Jesus used to do the same what he now accuses his captures of doing then I don't know which planet you come from!
Can anyone imagine? Here is a man who defends Yahya Jammeh now admitting that agents of Yahya tortue.How comes moe never condemn the torture or do you condone torture? |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2011 : 01:10:22
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| Prince why don't you ask Jayanfara to take atleast two days off to reflect, maybe and just maybe he will listen. You know he ain't gonna listen to what I have to say so please try again...................Peace |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Prince
507 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2011 : 03:36:13
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OK fella, we "strongly and wholeheartedly condemn torture in all its forms."
However, you'll agree that we have to respect the discretion of sovereign countries to use whatever enhanced interrogation techniques they see fit to maintain their security.
But seriously Janyanfara, you come across as a very honest and passionate fellow... so I'd really recommend u take a few days off to ease your brewing anger. else you'll risk being used as a pawn in this game of political chess.
A word for the wise is enough! |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
1350 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2011 : 14:10:49
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Your Royal Highness, Prince of Gambia, he who fight a demon doesnot need rest for demons don't sleep. Tell Moe that not me!
peace is what every human seeks! |
Edited by - Janyanfara on 02 Jul 2011 14:11:22 |
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