The man behind audio advocating for Post Election violence Charged with Terrorism

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Sainey M.K. Marenah
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Madou Lamin Darboe of Busumbala

The supposed UDP supporter who released the viral WhatsApp audio calling on UDP supporters to unleash violence in the country following the victory of President Barrow has been charged by police prosecutors with terrorism.

The Spokesperson of The Gambia Police Force, ASP Lamin Njie confirmed to Alkamba Times late Wednesday evening.

Identified as one Madou Lamin Darboe of Busumbala, the suspect is currently detained and helping police in their investigations.

Police spokesman Lamin Njie said the suspect is charged with incitement to violence, publication of false news with intent to cause fear and alarm to the public, prohibition of acts of terrorism, supporting acts of terrorism, and false publication and broadcasting.

His arrest came following calls by UDP Leader, Lawyer Darboe for police to trace and if possible prosecute anyone calling for violence while distancing his party from comments made by the suspect.

 

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Sainey M.K. Marenah
Sainey M.K. Marenah
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Mr. Sainey M.K. Marenah is a prominent Gambian journalist and the founding editor of The Alkamba Times. He previously held the position of Head of Communications at the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) and served as a Communications and PR Consultant for The Gambia Pilot Program under Gamworks. Additionally, Mr. Marenah was the social media strategist and editor at Gambia Radio and Television Services and served as the Banjul Correspondent for Voice of America Radio. With a focus on human rights and developmental journalism, Mr. Marenah has established a significant presence in the Gambian media landscape, particularly in new media environments. His career began in 2008 as a junior reporter at The Point Newspaper, where he advanced to become Chief Correspondent. He later joined The Standard Newspaper in Banjul as Editorial Assistant and Head of News. Mr. Marenah is known for covering some of the most critical stories during the former and current administrations, including high-profile treason cases involving former military chiefs from 2009 to 2012. After his arrest and imprisonment by the previous regime of President Yahya Jammeh in 2014, he relocated to Dakar, Senegal, where he continues to work as a freelance journalist for various local and international media organizations, including the BBC, Al Jazeera, VOA, and ZDF TV in Germany. He is also a co-founder of the Banjul-based Media Center for Research and Development, an institution dedicated to research and development initiatives. As a journalist and communication expert dedicated to supporting the Gambia's transitional process, Mr. Sainey M.K. Marenah plays a significant role in developing a media and communications platform aimed at enhancing civic participation and raising awareness of the requirements for transitional governance. His efforts contribute to the country's ongoing movement toward democratization. In addition to his work in Gambia, Mr. Marenah has traveled extensively across Europe, Africa, and the United States as a professional journalist and has participated in various local and international media training programs. He is currently based in the United States.
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