Madi Jobarteh has reacted to a letter purportedly by the Inspector General of Police Mamour Jobe warning APRC top official Ousman Rambo Jatta over comments that saw him (Madi) lodge a complaint with the police.
The Standard had reported Mr Jobarteh and compatriot commentator Nyang had lodged complaints with the police over comments by Rambo. Rambo reportedly described Nyang Njie as too diminutive to be handled, describing his legs as smaller than those of a mosquito before warning Mr Njie to watch his tongue. Rambo also reportedly described Madi Jobarteh, saying he is as short as a b**t, warning that APRC is preparing for him too.
On Thursday a letter that appears to be written to Rambo by police emerged online, where Rambo is seen being warned to desist from such utterance.
Some APRC supporters online however quickly pounced on the letter to taunt the two vociferous commentators.
One said: “Madi Jobarteh and Nyang Njie better luck next time lol. Keep trying hard and the more you do, the more you continue wasting your valuable time, energy and resources. But ask me whether they have anything meaningful in their lives to do.
“Turn for that malnourished insect Sherrif Kijera of the UDP victims centre to give it a try and be shamed as in the fate of his co UDPians.
“Gone are those days when UDP handpicked Police Prosecutors would turn an innocent green loyalists to guilt. At APRC, we are always winners.”
Another said: “Lol Nyang and Madi will not sleep tonight.”
Mr Jobarteh reacting to the letter on Friday told The Fatu Network: “All I can say is that, as responsible citizens we reported a crime to the police and we made statements to that effect. By so doing it means we exercised restraint and abided by the law.
“Therefore my expectation is that if the police have concluded their investigation they would have the good sense to inform us accordingly so that we would know if they are prosecuting the matter or not.
“So I am damned shocked that instead the police decided to officially write to only the perpetrator with so much courteousness but blatantly decided to ignore myself and Nyang Njie.
“To me this reflects unfairness and unprofessionalism on the part of the IGP and a dangerous precedent that can only discourage citizens to report crime. More seriously this action by the IGP shows his contempt and disregard of the complainants which is utterly unbecoming of the dignity of his office. The IGP must not disrespect and disregard any citizen more so citizens who recognized his duty and approached him with respect.”
