Police seek legal advice as they charge MP Ya Kumba Jaiteh with assault and obstruction

Police said the case of Ya Kumba Jaiteh is under ‘legal review’ and ‘advice’, a day after charging her with assault and obstruction.

Police accuse Ms Jaiteh of assaulting and obstructing drug law enforcement agengy offficers during an operation in Kololi.

“We can confirm that Hon Yaa Kumba Jaiteh has been charged with Assault and Obstruction contrary to the Criminal Code and Drug Control Acts laws of the Gambia. The case is currently under legal review and advice,” police spokesman Lamin Njie told The Fatu Network.