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Independent Africa'Global alert' issued for alleged coup plotter in Gambia

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‘Global alert’ issued for alleged coup plotter in Gambia

Interpol has issued a “red notice” for foreign nations to arrest a military officer accused of plotting to overthrow the government in The Gambia last month, according to local officials.

The “red notice” issued to Lamin Jadama, a low-ranking Gambian officer, means that eight officers have now been identified as suspects in the alleged coup plot.

According to Gambian officials, he is a fugitive from justice, and anyone caught assisting or conspiring with him will face legal consequences.

Seven of the accused have been arrested, including the alleged ringleader, Lance Corporal Sana Fadera.

They appeared in the High Court in the capital, Banjul, on charges of treason and conspiracy to commit felony.

Two civilians and a police officer were also in court on charges of treason and concealment of treason.

The accused were expected to file a plea, but this did not happen.

Instead, the case was postponed as the state did not file its indictment and two of the accused soldiers did not have legal representation

Justice Basiru Mahoney ordered the state to file the indictment by 23 January. He also ordered the two unrepresented soldiers to get lawyers or for the state to provide them with legal aid.

Source: BBC.com
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