Supreme Court Ruling On Amadou Sanneh’s Case
IN THE SUPERIOR COURTS OF THE GAMBIA
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE GAMBIA
SC CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.007/2015
BETWEEN
AMADOU SANNEH ….. APPELLANT
AND
THE STATE …… RESPONDENT
CORAM:
Hon...
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