Murder suspect Ousainou Bojang finished testifying yesterday in Banjul's High Court. He claimed all prosecution witnesses lied about him under government orders. When Justice Ebrima Jaiteh asked why anyone would lie, Bojang said officials knew he went to Casamance because of problems with a female friend.
He specifically named five witnesses he believes made false statements against him. The defendant stated that Officer Ebou Sowe gave him tea that made him fall asleep before waking up in a cell. He denied ever seeing the alleged murder weapon. The Director of Public Prosecutions claimed Bojang was present when police found the gun at the Brusubi field.
Bojang insisted he never handled firearms as a security guard. He maintained he was working on September 12, 2023, until 11 p.m., when he left for dinner at a nearby shop. During cross-examination, the 32-year-old acknowledged a previous arrest by drug enforcement agents in 2019 but said he was released hours later from Brusubi Police Station.
The case continues on May 19, when additional defense witnesses will appear. Bojang faces charges related to killing two police officers and injuring another.
He specifically named five witnesses he believes made false statements against him. The defendant stated that Officer Ebou Sowe gave him tea that made him fall asleep before waking up in a cell. He denied ever seeing the alleged murder weapon. The Director of Public Prosecutions claimed Bojang was present when police found the gun at the Brusubi field.
Bojang insisted he never handled firearms as a security guard. He maintained he was working on September 12, 2023, until 11 p.m., when he left for dinner at a nearby shop. During cross-examination, the 32-year-old acknowledged a previous arrest by drug enforcement agents in 2019 but said he was released hours later from Brusubi Police Station.
The case continues on May 19, when additional defense witnesses will appear. Bojang faces charges related to killing two police officers and injuring another.
