The court grants the defence more time to review the new indictment against Sanna Manjang after the state filed a new additional charge; plea-taking is set for Friday.
Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh has received an amended indictment in the criminal proceedings against Sanna Manjang. Today, when the case was called, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) E.R. Dougan appeared for the State alongside B. Badjie, while the accused, Sanna Manjang, was represented by defence counsel Sheriff K. Jobe.
Deputy DPP Dougan informed the court that the State had filed an amended bill of indictment dated March 6, 2026, which introduces new charges against the former military officer.
The amended indictment levels six counts against Manjang, ranging from cold-blooded murders to brutal acts of torture allegedly committed during his time with the “Junglers” (also known as the “black black” group).
Counts 1 & 2: Murder at Kanilai. The State alleges that in 2006, at Kanilai, Sanna Manjang unlawfully caused the deaths of two individuals with “malice aforethought” Kajali Jammeh (alias “Le Cock”) by cutting his neck with a knife and Samba Wurry by stabbing the victim in the chest with a knife.
Counts 3, 4, 5 & 6: conspiracy and assault. The state alleged Sanna Manjang tortured detainees at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) premises in March 2006 following a foiled coup attempt.
State charged Sanna Manjang with conspiracy and assault for allegedly beating and kicking Tamsir Jasseh, causing severe injuries and Yaya M.S. Darboe beating him with sticks, melting hot plastic onto his body, and winching him up in a sack.
Following the announcement of the new indictment, defence counsel Sheriff K. Jobe requested an adjournment. Counsel S.K. Jobe stated that the defence needs adequate time to carefully review the fresh charges and properly advise the accused person on how to proceed.
Deputy DPP Dougan raised no objection to the request. The presiding Judge Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh adjourned the case to Friday at 10:00 AM for the formal plea-taking and the continuation of testimony from the third prosecution witness (PW3).
