The Daily Observer (Banjul)
Salifu Touray and Yunus Saleu
10 June 2008
Banjul — Ekeoma Peter, a Nigerian national, was on Monday arraigned before the Bundung Magistrates Court, presided over by Senior Magistrate Kumba Sillah-Camara, charged with attempted rape. The offence is contrary to Section 123 of the Criminal Code, Cap Volume III.
According to the particulars of the offence, on June 5, 2008, at Tallinding, Ekeoma Peter did attempt to have a sexual intercourse with one Oumie Ceesay. But the accused had pleaded not guilty to the charge prefered against him.
He was later granted a court bail to the sum of D70,000 and a Gambian surety, who must deposit their national ID card.
The case was then adjourned for continuation. Inspector L Touray, represented the IGP while Lawyer Kebba Sanyang represented the accused person.
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