Buba Jallow, the man accused of murdering Latrikunda German resident Ebou Njie, told the Bundung High Court on Thursday that his rights had allegedly been violated since his arrest, prompting the court to order prison authorities to provide him with medical care.

The case came before Justice I. Janneh, but proceedings were delayed after the State informed the court that it had not yet filed the required case information.

Appearing without legal representation, Jallow told the court he had been unable to secure a lawyer because he had allegedly been held in solitary confinement since his detention in June 2026.

He claimed he had been denied the opportunity to meet his family or make arrangements for legal representation.

Jallow also raised concerns about his health, alleging that prison officers confiscated a prescription issued by a medical doctor.

“I have a prescription from a medical doctor and the prison officers took it away from me,” he told the court, adding that he had also been denied further access to medical care and fresh air.

When Justice Janneh asked whether he had reported his health concerns to prison authorities, Jallow replied that he had, which led to the doctor issuing the prescription.

State Counsel W. K. Drammeh told the court that the matter was appearing before the High Court for the first time and requested an adjournment to allow the State to review the case file and prepare the necessary documents.

Justice Janneh granted the request and directed the State to file the case information within 30 days.

She also ordered prison authorities to ensure that Jallow receives medical treatment at the prison health facility and, if necessary, be referred to the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital for further care.

The case was adjourned to October 21, 2026, at 1pm for further proceedings.

Jallow is accused of fatally stabbing electrician Ebou Njie of Latrikunda German on June 29, 2026.

The case was transferred to the High Court after the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to hear a capital offence.

By Adama Makasuba