Outspoken Gambian rapper Killa Ace found guilty, fined by court
By BAKARY CEESAY
Prominent Gambian rapper and activist, Ali Cham commonly known as Killa Ace has been found guilty on two counts by Kanifing Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
According to prosecutors, Cham, on or about the 29th day of October 2018 in Serrekunda, conducted himself in a manner likely to provoke a breach of peace.
Prosecutors also alleged that the defendant assaulted a police officer, First Class 6407 Demba Bah on his left eye and mouth, whilst in due execution of his duty and resisted lawful arrest.
He was also charged with willful damage to property.
Killa Ace pleaded not guilty to the charges leveled against him, but the magistrate found him guilty and fined him.
He has been ordered to pay a fine as follows: count one – D10, 00 for breach of peace, count two – D5, 000 for assaulting a police officer, count four – cautioned and discharged for destruction of public property -.
Two additional fines include D2, 000 for compensation to police officer Demba Bah and D500 for damage to an officer’s uniform equivalent to a total of D17,500.
Killa Ace wrote in his Facebook page after the judgment: “I’m not violent, and I’m not a criminal as well the real criminals are serving us and getting away with their crimes”
He lamented that: “It’s sad that I live in an unfair environment and totally disappointed by today’s ruling but not surprised. After nearly losing my life for simply asking for a warrant, I’m turned into the villain by my own people”
According to him he is found guilty on two counts, breach of peace and assaulting a police officer and ordered to pay D17, 500.
“I’m so discouraged and lost hope in this place. I have a life to live and a family that relies on me. Anyway fine paid and back to my sad life knowing any minute any second this system is waiting for me around the corner. Blessings to all my good people behind me. I’m a victim.”
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