Gambian Student Jailed Three Years for Stabbing Teacher
The Brikama Magistrate’s Court in Gambia has sentenced student Fatima Jarju to three years in prison. She was found guilty of attempted murder and causing bodily harm after stabbing her teacher, Mr. Jatta, at Yunus English School on December 10, 2026. Magistrate Peter Adoh Che delivered the verdict on July 9, ending six days of hearings that drew students and teachers from different schools. Jarju was also fined D300,000 for her actions. The case has reignited debate within the education sector about teacher safety and the handling of violent incidents in schools across the region.
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