The over two months detention of nine elders of Perai Tenda came to an end on Tuesday following their release on bail by the Basse High Court.
Judge Landing Sanneh on Tuesday set the elders free on bail following a prayer by a lawyer for the accused persons. The Fatu Network understands bonds were set at 200,000 dalasis alongside one Gambian surety who must deposited his or her ID Card with the Registrar of the Court.
The matter was adjourned to 5th October 2020.
It comes after the people of Perai railed at the continued detention of their elders amid a petition by the people of the village to the Inspector General of Police demanding the release of the elders.
Youth of Perai Tenda and Waliba Kunda squared off on July 5 over a land which both villages claim ownership of. Many were injured during the violence which saw machetes, knives and sticks deployed. The elders were arrested and detained shortly after over arson and other allegations.
