Man remanded for allegedly attempting to kill mother

By Fatou Gassama

One Modou Joof of Sinchu Alagie appeared before the Brusubi Court yesterday accused of threatening to kill his mother, Fatou Cham.

Prosecutors alleged the incident happened on April 8 at Sinchu Alagie. When the charges were read to him in court, the accused denied any wrongdoing. At this juncture police prosecutor sub-Inspector Jamanka applied for an adjournment to enable him to provide his first witness.

The police officer begged the court to remand the accused for his own safety.

The accused, who was not represented by any lawyer was remanded at Mile II Prisons.