Interpol Issues Red Notice for Officer amid Gambia Coup

The International Police Agency, Interpol, has issued a red notice for foreign nations to arrest a military officer accused of plotting to overthrow the government in The Gambia last month.

The “red notice” for the low-ranking Gambian officer, Lamin Jadama, means that eight officers have now been identified as suspects in the alleged coup plot.

Gambian officials say he is a fugitive from justice and any person caught aiding or colluding with him, will be dealt with according to law.

Meanwhile, seven of the accused including the alleged ringleader, Lance Corporal Sana Fadera have been arrested.

They appeared in the High Court in the capital, Banjul, on charges of treason and conspiracy to commit felony.

Two civilians and a police officer were also in court on charges of treason and concealment of treason.

The accused were expected to file a plea, but it did not happen.

However, the case was postponed as the state did not file its indictment and two of the accused soldiers did not have legal representation

Report says Justice Basiru Mahoney ordered the state to file the indictment by January 23. He also ordered the two unrepresented soldiers to get lawyers or for the state to provide them with legal aid.

BBC/Christopher Ojilere