Thief ConvictedMonday, September 06, 2010 One Alieu Jawo was recently arraigned and charged with
theft contrary to laws of The Gambia, before Magistrate Nkea of the Brikama
Magistrates Court. The particulars of the offence revealed that the accused, on the 25th of August 2010 at Brikama, stole from the dwelling house of Hoja Fatou Jallow and Ensa Camara two mobile phones of Nokia brand and LG, valued at D1,300 and D2,500 respectively. He pleaded guilty and was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of D1, 000, in default to serve four weeks imprisonment. The mobile phones were also returned to the owners. Sergeant 1260 Colley standing for the IGP informed the court that the convict is a first-time offender. The convict urged the court to temper justice with mercy. Author: by Fatou Sowe | Media Actions See Also |