A police officer took the witness stand Tuesday at Banjul High Court to provide testimony in a murder trial stemming from an October 2024 incident in Brufut-Ghana Town. Sub-Inspector Modou Badjie served as the prosecution's opening witness against Ibra Foli, who faces charges for allegedly stabbing Leonard Dominic to death. The indictment also names Alfusainey Jallow and two unnamed minors as co-defendants accused of helping hide the crime. Justice Omar Cham presided over the proceedings as Badjie described how Foli attacked the victim with a knife to the chest, back, and right side. The courtroom filled with spectators as the high-profile case began.
Defense attorney Samuel Ade, representing Foli, questioned whether Badjie had submitted his crime scene report to the court. Prosecutor M.D. Mballow requested additional time for the witness to provide comprehensive responses to the defense's inquiries. The judge directed Badjie to answer Ade's question without delay. Badjie acknowledged preparing a report after examining the crime scene and delivering it to his supervisor, though he remained uncertain about its court filing status. Defense counsel Yusupha Joof, representing Jallow and the minors, requested enforcement of a previous judicial order transferring the minors' cases to the Children's Court.
Defense attorney Samuel Ade, representing Foli, questioned whether Badjie had submitted his crime scene report to the court. Prosecutor M.D. Mballow requested additional time for the witness to provide comprehensive responses to the defense's inquiries. The judge directed Badjie to answer Ade's question without delay. Badjie acknowledged preparing a report after examining the crime scene and delivering it to his supervisor, though he remained uncertain about its court filing status. Defense counsel Yusupha Joof, representing Jallow and the minors, requested enforcement of a previous judicial order transferring the minors' cases to the Children's Court.
