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Information reaching The Fatu Network has confirmed that eight security officers were arraigned and charged with two counts including conspiracy to commit murder before Magistrate Wilson of the Banjul Magistrates Court.
The charges were in connection with the murder of Solo Sandeng, a political activist who was allegedly tortured to death in custody. Chief Inspector Yahya Camara appeared for the Inspector General of Police while the eight accused persons were not represented. Before taking their pleas, the police prosecutor applied for the transfer of the matter to the High Court as the lower court lacks jurisdiction to hear the case. Subsequently, his application was granted by the trial magistrate.
Meanwhile, the accused persons were taken in custody.
