The military officers allegedly involved in the 21st March 2006 abortive coup will now be tried by a military court known as court martial.

At yesterday’s hearing of the matter, Justice Agim stated that the hearing of the day before was only for administrative matters, noting that it is fitting to make appropriate preparation to enable the proceedings to commence in earnest.

Justice Agim at length ruled that the sitting on the matter would be adjourned to the 11th of October 2006, adding that on that day the accused persons will be in court.

The military officers to be tried by the court martial include Capt. Bunja Darboe, Capt. Yahya Darboe, Capt. Wassa Camara, 2nd Lt Pharing Sanyang, Capt. Abdoukarim Jah, Capt. Pierre Mendy, Capt. Samba Bah, Lt. Momodou Alieu Bah, Cpl Samba Bah, L/Cpl Babou Janha, and Private Alhagie Nying.

The panelists for the court martial include Commander Lt. Col Sarjo Fofana as president, Capt. MM Secka, Capt. Malamin Jarju, Navy Capt. Sillah Kujabi and Capt. Wally Nyang.

The army defense team include Capt. Paul Gomez, Sub Lt Modou Badjie, Capt. Famara Jammeh, Navy Lt Dembo Jarjue and Dembo Jarjue of GNA, whilst the civilian defense counsels include Lawyer Lamin Camara, Lawyer Borry Touray and Lawyer LK Mboge.

The prosecutors are the Director of Public Prosecution, Emmanuel Fagbenle, and Lt. Bahory Jaiteh.

The case for the civilians accused alongside the military officers is to continue at the High Court. These include Tamsir Jasseh, Alieu Jobe, Omar Faal, Hon. Demba Dem and Amat Sowe.

Meanwhile, The Point has been reliably informed that seven former security officers- Ngor Secka, Foday Barry, Abdoulie Kujabie, Lt Colonel Vincent Jatta, Alieu Singhateh and Kemo Balajo- who are currently under detention, have been charged with conspiracy to commit treason. However, the seven are said to be yet to appear before a court since their charge was made last July.