The acquittal of Ousainou and Amie Bojang in the Sukuta‑Jabang traffic light shooting is a victory for the wrongly accused. They faced prosecution for a crime they did not commit, and their vindication is rightly celebrated. But justice cannot stop there. Two young police officers lost their lives, and a third continues to live with the physical and psychological trauma of that day. Their suffering demands attention.
The case exposes troubling failures in the rush to politicize a heinous act. Officials, investigators, and others who disseminated false information must be held accountable. How did the investigation go so wrong? Who allowed misinformation to shape public perception?
The government now has a duty to honor the fallen officers through a transparent, thorough inquest. Every error, every misstep, must be examined, and those truly responsible for the crime must be brought to justice.
Vindicating the innocent is only part of justice. True justice demands equal attention to the victims and the integrity of the system itself. Only then can the public trust in our institutions be restored, and the memory of the fallen officers appropriately honored.
Kerr Fatou Editorial Team.
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