Police have charged Lamin Darbo alias Kani Kunda, 47 with five counts including incitement of violence and supporting acts of terrorism.

Police spokesman Superintendent Lamin Njie told Gambiana the accused is expected to appear in a court of law as soon as possible.

“Incitement of violence, publication of false news with intent to cause fear and alarm to the public. Prohibition of acts of terrorism, supporting g acts of terrorism and false publication and broadcasting,” Lamin Njie added.

The 47-year-old suspect was arrested by the Police Special Investigations Unit on Tuesday 8th December 2021 after police launched a swift investigation into a viral audio in which he called for violence to burn down The Gambia.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba