Ismaila Ndong, a taxi driver accused of rape and armed robbery charges, has been freed by the Banjul high court after a successful ‘no case to answer’ submission.

Ndong was arrested in 2019 after being linked with a spate of crimes in the Kanifing Municipality targeting lone women at night.

He was charged with 20 criminal counts including rape, robbery, and indecent assault. He however denied all counts.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba