Good morning, topping today's news :
* Folonko, a Katchikally man who wrestles alligators for a living was eaten
alive today when the crocodiles apparently did not understand the
universal reptilian signal for "time-out". First discovered by a wine-
palm tapper, a member of the Bojang clan, over 100 years ago, these
crocodiles are revered by many west African tribes for their healing
powers, and never-not even once-eaten a live human being. Infact, they
prefer fish to more fleshy meals. The oldest crocodile, named Charlie,
is the friendliest, and often spends time in the ancestral home of the
Bojang clan. It is also a sacred place, where aspirants to kingship or
chieftancy go to pray and offer sacrifices. The entire Bakua community
is saddened by this news. Folonko's remains were later discovered at
Berending Bolong, a village about 4km (6 miles) from Barra, which is
also famous for its sacred crocodiles. Charlie, the the friendliest, is
under police custody for questioning, despite the euphoric emotional
outburts by members of the Bojang clan.
* The River Gambia Humane Society has filed a criminal complaint against a
man they say is keeping tropical fish in a moving blender. The man admits
it is true but says he has never turned the blender above 'Mix'. The
River Gambia Humane Society claims he's had it up to 'Whip' and 'Puree'
several times. Mr Sagnia , a former member of Moja-G, and a retired
fisherman calls the accusations totally misplaced.
* Alhajie Moctarr Mboye, a Farrafenni businessman, is suing his Imam for
religious malpractice. He claims Imam Omar Bugafalu wrongfully included
him in a prayer being said to shrink the size of another man's brain
tumor. Although the cancer patient has completely recovered, Mr Mboye
says his own head is now the size of a bitter kola. Officer Njatige had
issued a public statement saying that the incident is "jalang" related.
Since all witnesses were afraid to testify, for very good reasons, the
case was dismissed and all charges dropped.
Cheers!
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