The recent testimony given by comedian Alagie Bora Sisawo, following his release from unlawful state custody, has sent shockwaves through my being.
His account of the treatment he endured while in custody raises profound concerns about the state of human rights in our nation.
Bora detailed his distressing encounters with members of the Anti-Crime Unit and the Deputy Inspector General of the Police Department, Mr. Bah.
It’s clear that his survival was nothing short of a miracle, as he firmly believed he would have met a grim fate at the hands of those he referred to as “Junglers.”
His testimony paints a disturbing picture: it appears that the same dark tactics and human rights abuses that marred the Jammeh era continue to persist under the Barrow administration.
Bora’s description of being jolted awake in the dead of night, surrounded by armed officers, left me with an unsettling sense of déjà vu.
He believed it was the end, a grim repetition of past horrors suffered by many.
History seemed to be repeating itself, with Bora as the unfortunate target of a repressive regime.
During his interview, Bora was visibly covered in mud, a visceral testament to the suffering he endured.
He recounted how, upon his release, officers had callously transported him to a remote location, pushed him out of the vehicle, and discarded his clothes on the muddy ground, leaving him to find his way home.
We must question whether such actions by our officers align with the principles of law enforcement and our constitutional rights as citizens.
Why did our Deputy Inspector General of Police tolerate such flagrant violations of citizens’ rights and what is the Inspector General of Police going to say to those officers who act so violently against their own citizens?
Bora’s revelation that he heard the agonized cries of others being tortured while in custody, including Ousainou Bojang, who alleges police brutality to extract a confession, and others who suffered similar abuse, demands answers.
President Adama Barrow, it’s time for clarity. What is unfolding in our nation?
Why are innocent citizens allegedly being subjected to arrest and torment following your declaration to crush your political opponents in the country?
Why are citizens reportedly being subjected to torture by officers of the law?
It’s a call for transparency and accountability.
However, Mr. President, do you truly believe that you can surpass the injustices we’ve endured for decades and escape unscathed?
Remember, nothing lasts forever, and no condition is permanent. Don’t heed the counsel of those advocating brutality as a tool of governance.
Such advice will only lead you down a self-destructive path. And when the tide turns, those advisers won’t stand with you or bear responsibility for their actions.
Choose the path of peace and harmony. Learn from the mistakes of your predecessors, rectify these wrongs, or risk tainting your legacy as a leader who genuinely cared for the well-being of the nation and its people.
Wisdom lies in making the right choices.
Authored by: Sulayman Shyngle Nyassi ~ UK 🇬🇧
Chief Editor of GN
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