By Alieu Ceesay
In a compelling testimony before the Banjul High Court, Kathleen McGee, a British national residing in Brufut, declared that Ousainou Bojang, the first accused in the murder case of Police Intervention Unit (PIU) officers, is incapable of such a crime due to his gentle and kind nature. McGee, the 12th defense witness, appeared in a case presided over by Justice E. Jaiteh, following the closure of the prosecution’s case. The matter involves Ousainou Bojang, represented by Senior Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, and his sister, Amie Bojang, represented by Counsel Adama Sillah, with State Counsel Wakawa prosecuting.
McGee, who has known Ousainou for 15 years since purchasing a property in Brufut in 2010, described him as a trusted employee who served as a security guard and maintenance worker at her Brufut property. She emphasized his quiet demeanor and good character, stating he was not capable of killing anyone. During cross-examination, McGee detailed a significant phone conversation with Ousainou on September 12, 2023, starting at 8:18 PM Gambian time (9:18 PM UK time) and continuing past midnight. The discussion centered on Ousainou’s personal issues, including pressure from his girlfriend, Claudette, regarding property and money, and threats from a local individual introduced by her. McGee advised Ousainou to seek assistance from a neighbor, Sharon Brown, and the police.
The witness confirmed that Ousainou visited the police on September 11, 2023, meeting officers who introduced him to their senior, Yero Saidy. Following Ousainou’s arrest, McGee spoke with Saidy, who was investigating the shooting of PIU officers at the Sukuta Jabang Traffic Light. McGee firmly denied Ousainou’s involvement, citing their continuous WhatsApp communication—both messages and voice calls—on the night of the alleged incident, with no breaks. She preserved these conversations by transferring them from her iPhone to her computer and later emailed them to the authorities. The court admitted these records as evidence without objection.
Under cross-examination by Counsel Sillah, representing Amie Bojang, McGee clarified that her security guards, including Ousainou, were unarmed, though they might keep a piece of wood nearby for protection. When questioned about Ousainou’s affiliations, she denied any knowledge of his involvement with the MFDC rebel group or any gang, stating, “I’ve never known him to be a member of any group, any gang, and certainly would never suggest he was a member of a rebel force.” Regarding Amie Bojang, McGee noted she knew her as Ousainou’s sister, having visited her at Mile 2 prison over the past two years.
State Counsel Wakawa further probed whether Ousainou carried weapons as a security guard, to which McGee reiterated that he did not. The testimony underscored McGee’s belief in Ousainou’s innocence, supported by her documented communication with him. The case was adjourned to October 28, 2025, for the 13th prosecution witness’s testimony, as the court continues to unravel the details of this high-profile case.
