Two former generals who worked with former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh up until he was ousted have rejected charges of desertion brought against them by the military.
Generals Umpa Mendy and Ansumana Tamba were arrested when they returned to Gambia this year after fleeing the country into Equatorial Guinea alongside Jammeh in 2017 when he was forced to exit power.
The generals are facing trail for leaving their post and fleeing the country but they pleaded not guilty when they appeared in court on Wednesday to answer to the charge of desertion.
General Mendy during the Jammeh regime was responsible for the former leader’s protection, while Tamba headed Jammeh’s presidential guard.
Both men risk being jailed for life if convicted of the said crime.
Last year the Gambian government detained at least 23 soldiers loyal to former leader Yahya Jammeh for allegedly plotting to revolt against Gambia’s new leader, Adama Barrow.
It was reported that more arrests were expected with the leader of the said plot escaping into hiding.
President Adama Barrow is reforming the West African nation ruled by exiled leader, Yahya Jammeh for decades who is now in exile in Equatorial Guinea.
Source: Africafeeds.com
