By Fatou Touray
Kerr Fatou has learned from reliable sources that Momodou Justice Darboe, a journalist with The Voice newspaper, is currently in custody at the Banjul police headquarters.
Darboe’s detention follows the publication of an article suggesting that President Adama Barrow is considering businessman Muhammed Jah as his successor to lead the National People’s Party (NPP). Sources indicate that Darboe has been charged with false publication and broadcasting under Section 181A of the criminal code.
While Musa Sheriff, the proprietor of The Voice newspaper, has not been charged, our sources informed us that he has been summoned to appear at the police station at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, September 27th, 2024. Sheriff has been instructed to bring both his national and company identification documents.
Sources also revealed that during Darboe’s questioning, the authorities sought to determine the origin of the story and whether the individuals involved were aware of its potential security risks. The interrogation was overseen by Pa Alieu Jawara, who requested formal statements from those involved.
Earlier today, Kerr Fatou reported that both Musa Sheriff and the reporter behind the article had been called in for police questioning. We will continue to report on this story as we gather more information.