By Mustapha Jallow
Sheikh Cham, a young man residing in Lamin, claimed that he was
arrested and beaten up on Thursday, 19 March 2015 around 9pm by fouragents of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDEA), while escortinga friend who paid him a visit.Mr. Cham said he was physically assaulted by the agents who put him in
hand cuffs and later took him to the Wellingara Police Station where
he was detained in an isolation cell until around midday the following
day.
“Before putting me in a cell, I was asked to write a statement and I
spent the night there after which I was released on bail,” said Mr.
Cham.
He showed a swollen eye and forehead as injuries inflicted on him by
those who assaulted him. He also mentioned five names as those he
claims are his assailants.
Mr. Cham said when he reported to the Wellingara police on bail on
Monday (23 March) he was asked to report again on Wednesday (today).
Contacting the NDEA on the issue yesterday, the Public Relation
Officer (PRO), ASP Modou Jobe said they are not aware of the incident
and that the complainant should come and report the matter to their
office.]]>
