Reports coming from Banjul has it that Lasana Jobarteh -the man who provided network coverage for the online papers at the Serekunda and Brikama Rally has been picked up by NIA officials. Mr. Jorbateh was in a convoy with opposition leaders to and from the Brikama Rally. He was dropped off at his resident in Latrikunda and was immediately picked up by NIA officers.
Preliminary reports from our source indicated that Lasana is an IT expert and had worked for GRTS as Audio and video expert before falling apart with the government. Long before GRTS he was Director of Gambia Film Unit, Department of Information Services. The late Momodou Sanyang worked under Jobarteh until after the 1994 Coup. Jobarteh refused to promote the junta and was eventually terminated. He sued the government for wrongful termination and won his case and was compensated for his termination. He briefly left the Gambia for the US and returned to live in Gambia.
Jobarteh is reportedly a fearless man and was willing to put his life on the line for Gambia. Listeners of Gainako and Kibaaro on the event coverage could clearly tell the difference in audio today. This service was provided free of service by Mr. Jobarteh. Gainako is gathering more information and will bring you updates as we have them…