Update on Detained PURA Protesters

Lawyer Khadijatou Jallow of Dandimayo Chambers has provided updates on the detained protesters following demonstrations against PURA’s mandatory data price floor. The information includes the detainees’ locations, conditions, and reported treatment in custody.

Detainees at Kairaba Police Station

  • Yusef Tailor (alias Flex Dan)
  • Bakary J. Sanyang
  • Abdoulie T. Bah
  • Refine Camara
  • Badou Secka

Detainees at Kotu Police Station

  • Fallu Gallas Ceesay
  • Lamin Sey
  • Lamin Marigo
  • Ansumana Touray
  • Bakary Jammeh

According to the lawyer, all detainees at these two stations were reported to be in generally good condition, though they complained about poor cell conditions.

Detainees at Bakoteh Police Station

  • Lamin Daffeh
  • Ali Cham (alias Killa Ace)
  • Musa Conteh
  • Sissoho Danso
  • Ebrima Jatta

Several detainees at Bakoteh reported instances of mistreatment:

  • Killa Ace stated that he was manhandled and beaten by a group of 5 to 7 police officers, leaving him with chest bruises and a torn shirt.
  • Sissoho Danso reported being manhandled and allegedly slapped hard on the back by an officer identified as Kebba Jallow, a 2025 police recruit.
  • Ebrima Jatta reported being roughly handled, claiming he may have dislocated his shoulder after allegedly being brought to the ground by Superintendent Sarr. He continues to experience pain and may require medical attention.

Detainees at Kanifing Police Station

  • Alieu Sarr
  • Yahya Jaiteh
  • Sulayman Manga
  • Toumani Colley

Those held at Kanifing told lawyers that the manner of their arrest was unnecessarily harsh.

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