In a significant step towards justice and accountability, the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has successfully secured the extradition of the notorious former soldier, Lieutenant Colonel Sana Manjang, from the custody of the Senegalese Forces.
It is widely anticipated that the former assassin will now finally face justice for the numerous atrocities and crimes he is alleged to have committed during his time in service.
The high-profile repatriation process was officially led by the Provost Marshal of the Gambia Armed Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Kulutay Manneh. He was flanked by Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) MachaCha, ensuring the lawful and secure handover of the suspect.
Captured ex-Jungler Sanna Manjang claims betrayal among fugitive comrades
Captured ex-Jungler Sanna Manjang has accused his fellow fugitive operatives of betrayal, revealing a deep rift within the exiled group in Guinea-Bissau.
Manjang, who was arrested last week in Casamance in a joint Gambian–Senegalese operation, made the claims in a leaked audio recording said to have been made just days before his capture.
“We split in Guinea-Bissau because there was mistrust. They plotted against me many times,” Manjang said, describing tensions that fractured the fugitive network.
In the recording, he alleges that another ex-Jungler, Sambou, had been communicating with Gambian intelligence officers and had disclosed Manjang’s location in Bissau.
“One day, Kebba came to me and said Sambou is in contact with NIA officers in The Gambia, and told them he knows where I live. He advised me to distance myself from them,” Manjang explained.
He said he refused to be intimidated by the alleged plots. “I told Oga these are Saul Badjie’s boys, but I am not afraid,” he added.
Manjang also denied claims that he carried out crimes on the direct orders of former President Yahya Jammeh.
“All what they say is lies. How can Jammeh give orders to my juniors and bypass me? I didn’t normally speak to Jammeh directly, much more see him in person,” he said.
Manjang’s arrest, along with other suspected fugitives, is seen as a major development in ongoing investigations into the Junglers’ activities.
The leaked audio highlights the growing mistrust and internal betrayal within the group as they remain on the run.
