By Omar Wally
One Abdoulie Njie, a herdsman at Sabi village, Upper River Region, has been arrested and placed under custody for allegedly chopping off the head of a woman.
Explaining the incident to The Fatu Network, Assistant Superintendent Foday Conta, Police spokesman, said on September 29, the accused was coming from the farm and met a boy who is said to be the son of one Jonfolo Camara.
“The accused claimed that the boy insulted him, then he took a cutlass and threatened to chop off his head.” PRO: The boy ran into his home and the accused followed him .
“ When the boy’s mother Jonfolo intervened, the accused told her, I wish your husband was here, I will cut off his head, but since he is not here, I will cut off your son’s head and hand it to you.”
PRO noted that the lady pleaded with the accused to forgive his son. When she attempted to throw her wrapper on the floor seeking forgiveness, the accused hit her head with a cutlass.
“ She was rushed to Sabi health center and later referred to Basse Major Health Center, where she is currently receiving treatment.”
PRO Conta said the office of Inspector General of Police, hereby calls on the general public to avoid taking the law into their own hands.
“Whatever the situation is, inform the police first rather than taking the law into your own hands.”
