A criminal case involving nine members of the MFDC charged with terrorism, spying and illegal possession of Gambian birth certificates and passport, resumed at the Banjul Magistrates Court yesterday, presided over by senior magistrate Kayode Olajubutu.

Continuing his testimony under a cross-examination by four of the accused persons (Tamsir Badjie, Joseph Jarju, Abdou Salam Jammeh and Wuyah Jarju), Samba Gajaga, a national intelligence officer, told the court that NIA officers received a tip-off on Tamsir Badjie, the sixth accused persons as being part of the nine MFDC rebels, leading to his arrest.

Asked about the effect of the evidence on The Gambia, Gajaga said exhibits like ID cards, passports and  of the said security installations is a threat to national security.

He further noted that the camera film, which was found in the possession of Sidat Jarju, was developed in the presence of the first accused himself.

He told the court that the mere fact that the ninth accused was found in possession of national ID cards attested that he is part of the alleged crime.
 
However, Gajaga informed the court that they had no warrant at the time of arresting Abdou Salam Jammeh, the eight accused person.

He said records of telephone calls from Gamtel indicated that the accused persons were communicating locally and internationally.

At that juncture, the presiding magistrate adjourned the case to March 11 - 12.