Ousman Jarju from Tanji village in the West Coast Region pleaded guilty to housebreaking charges and received his sentence on Monday. Magistrate Kanjura B. Sambou handed down the judgment, which included monetary fines and potential jail time if the fines weren't paid.
The court found Jarju guilty of two counts of housebreaking and theft. For the first offense, he must pay a D10,000 fine or serve six months in prison. The second charge carries a D15,000 penalty or nine months behind bars.
Moreover, Jarju has been directed to compensate the victim, Lamin Jammeh, with D130,880. Failing to provide this restitution will land him an extra year in jail.
Back in February 2025, Jarju illegally entered Jammeh's Tanji home, intending to commit a felony. During the burglary, he made off with aluminum window frames worth D130,880.
The court found Jarju guilty of two counts of housebreaking and theft. For the first offense, he must pay a D10,000 fine or serve six months in prison. The second charge carries a D15,000 penalty or nine months behind bars.
Moreover, Jarju has been directed to compensate the victim, Lamin Jammeh, with D130,880. Failing to provide this restitution will land him an extra year in jail.
Back in February 2025, Jarju illegally entered Jammeh's Tanji home, intending to commit a felony. During the burglary, he made off with aluminum window frames worth D130,880.
