The TRRC Needs A Service Expert

have watched some key witnesses gave their testimonies at the TRRC with Lead Counsel Fatal. Admittedly some of Faal’s questions only required a “Yes” or “No” answer. However, some of the witnesses dive into an elaborative swim inviting sharky questions in their unnecessary paddle to safe shores. This got we wondering. Is the witness seat hot? Do they come prepared for a confrontation with Essa Faal? Are they intimidated by him? Or is it just Gambian to be elaborative? Sometimes I find Essa Faal overtowering but a witness worth his or her salt will be composed, focused and precise unless you have something to keep in a closet. The SIS as an Intelligence Agency has a significant role in collecting drug related information particularly exportation, importation, distribution and consumption in and outside the Gambia. They can assist in drug related investigation but should not be involved in the arrest and prosecution of drug cases. Essa Faal,s lack of functional security services experience sometimes affects his interaction with Security Offices. Their code of conduct and operations differs significantly from the civil servants. As such, it will be helpful to get a seasoned ex officer to help in questioning some of his witnesses.