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58-Year-Old Chef Remanded Over Alleged Murder of Woman in Tombo
A 58-year-old chef, Moses Sarrah Sesay, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 on a charge of murder. Moses Sarrah Sesay is accused of killing Zainab Jalloh between Saturday, 27 June and Sunday, 28 June 2026, at Tombo Village in the Western Rural Area.
Breast Cancer! Orange Foundation-SL, SLCB To The Rescue
*From Fear to Hope *Awareness Campaign Targets 5,000 Women By Jeneba A. Conteh Orange Foundation Sierra Leone, in partnership with Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB), has launched its 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness, Free Screening and Surgery Campaign, aiming to reach more than 5,000 women across the country with lifesaving screening, treatment, and education services.
Qnet staff faces court for over NLe 250,000 fraud allegations
By Jeneba A Conteh On Monday, June 24, Alie Mohamed Conteh, a staff member of Qnet, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Court No.2 on Pademba Road, Freetown, to face six charges, including conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretenses, as per Section 32 (1) of the Larceny Act 1916.
Bench warrant issued for Director at SLRTC
By Jeneba A Conteh Magistrate Peter Gogra of the National Social Security Insurance Trust (NASSIT) Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Isaac King-Green, a Director at the Sierra Leone Road Transport Corporation (SLRTC), and mandated that both King-Green and SLRTC representatives be brought before him. The warrant was issued following an application by UDF Sesay Esq of NASSIT.
$45,000 fraud: accused released on bail
By Jeneba A Conteh Gibrilla S. Turay, residing at #1 Saint Paul’s Drive, IMATT, Freetown, is standing trial on a private criminal summons for fraudulent conversion under Section 20 (1) (4) (B) of the Larceny Act 1916. The Principal Magistrate, Shar Kekura, of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown released Turay on bail for an alleged fraud involving $45,000.
Driver sentenced to thirty months imprisonment for stealing Samsung A03
By Jeneba A Conteh Raymond Fangawa, a driver, made his first appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown on charges of stealing a Samsung A03 Android mobile phone. Fangawa faced one count of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916.
Couple sent to jail over misconduct in Court
By Jeneba A Conteh Ishmael Koroma 41yrs old and his wife Ruth Saio Conteh 45yrs old have been remanded for misconduct in court by the principal Magistrate Kekura of the pademba Road court No.1. The couple was before the court on three counts charges of wounding Contrary to section 20 of the offense against the Person Act of 1861, and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm Contrary to section 47 of the offenses against the Person Act of 1816.
Trader remanded for alleged possession of Kush
By Jeneba A Conteh Madiana Fayia, a businesswoman, made her first appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown on charges related to the possession of kush.
Two incarcerated for alleged possession of Kush
By Jeneba A Conteh Mohamed Lamin Conteh, a 25-year-old contractor, and Osman Jalloh, a 32-year-old businessman, have been remanded in custody for allegedly possessing 170 wraps of kush. The two appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown. The accused face two charges of unlawful possession of kush, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act 2008, No.10 of 2008.
Exhibit officer tenders locally made gun in unlawful possession case
By Jeneba A Conteh In the ongoing trial at Pademba Road Court No.1, Freetown, prosecution witness Issa Kamara, an exhibit officer, testified before Magistrate Sahr Kekura on Thursday, April 16. Kamara presented a locally made gun in a case involving alleged unlawful possession of arms.
Two accused in alleged housebreaking granted Le500,000 bail
By Jeneba A Conteh Agibu Mansaray, a 38-year-old steel bender, and Alfred Jayah, a 31-year-old tailor, appeared before Principal Magistrate Kekura at the Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown. They were granted bail of Le500,000 New Leones each, following charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and housebreaking and larceny under Section 26 (1) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
Pastor’s assault case: Female Correctional Officer accused of inmates maltreatment
By Jeneba A Conteh In the court case involving Pastor Anthony Keita and four others, a female Correctional Service Officer was implicated by a defendant in the maltreatment of accused inmates. The third accused claimed that Officer Zainab threatened to ensure harsh treatment because they allegedly assaulted her pastor. He reported that since her statement, the accused have faced severe mistreatment at the male correctional center, including being forced to stand throughout the night.
Three remanded for robbery with aggravation
By Jeneba A Conteh Chernor Jalloh, also known as Fullah Boy, aged 28 and a plumber, Gibrilla Kamara, aged 20, alias Wizzy, and Saidu Governor Kargbo, aged 62, a businessman, appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown on Wednesday, May 15, for charges related to robbery with aggravation.
Driver sent to High Court over Illegal possession of Kush
By Jeneba A Conteh On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Osman Sesay, a driver, was committed to the High Court of Freetown for further trial by Principal Magistrate Sahr Kekura of the Freetown Magistrate Court No.1. This decision came after Sesay was found in possession of 50.4 grams of kush in his vehicle at Wellington.
Three remanded for allegedly disrupting Sunday service
By Jeneba A Conteh In a case before Principal Magistrate Shar Kekura at Pademba Road Court No.1, Pastor Antony Keita testified against three individuals accused of disrupting a Sunday service with human faeces and riotous conduct. Christiana Jonny, Fasu Juwu, Combay Sesay, and Nasiru Sesay face six charges, including conspiracy, riotous conduct, assault, and throwing missiles.
Bloom Bank staff in court for allegedly stealing over 200 million
By Jeneba A Conteh In court proceedings on Tuesday, May 7th, three employees of Bloom Bank Africa and a nurse found themselves before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of the Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown, facing charges of embezzling over two hundred million Leones from the bank. Kofi Adu Apenteng, Joseph Amadu Bangura, Almedette Olive, and Nurse Sento Momoh stood accused of multiple offenses, including conspiracy to defraud and causing money to be paid with intent to deceive.
Lebanese nationals face charges following YSC squabble
By Jeneba A Conteh Chief Superintendent of Police Mohamed Turay, the Officer-in-Charge at Lumley Police Division, took the stand on May 8, 2024, to testify against Alie Jaffal and six other Lebanese individuals before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown.
Police officer testifies in alleged larceny, wounding case
By Jeneba A Conteh In a recent court proceeding at Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown, four individuals – Salifu Kamara (21), Abdulai Kamara (22), Dauda Suma (16), and Vitalis Ubawuchi (48) – appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura for the first time. They faced charges related to store breaking and larceny under the Larceny Act 1916. The charges stem from incidents alleged to have occurred between December 2023 and March 2024 at 4 Deen Sankoh Drive in Angola Town, Western Area Rural.
Nanny remanded for beating one-year-old child
By Jeneba A Conteh Mariatu Bangura, a twenty-nine-year-old nanny, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown on Friday, May 3rd, 2024, and was remanded in custody for allegedly beating one-year-old child Rhea Baydoun. She faces a charge of Child Cruelty under the Children Act (Cap 31) of the Laws of Sierra Leone 1960.
Magistrate denies bail in Ali Jaffal arms and ammunition case
By Jeneba A Conteh In the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the possession of arms and ammunition involving Lebanese National Ali Jaffal, Magistrate Bangura has refused to grant bail to the accused, stating that bail will not be considered until the High Court intervenes.
House maid accused of larceny granted Le500M bail
By Jeneba A Conteh Francis Sahr Lebbie, a 45-year-old housemaid, appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown, where he was granted bail for alleged larceny in a dwelling house. Lebbie faced two charges of larceny in a dwelling house, as per section 13(1) of the Larceny Act 1916.
SLWACO Driver remanded over alleged fraudulent conversion
By Jeneba A Conteh Mohamed Lamin Kamara, a 35-year-old driver, has appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown on charges of fraudulently converting a Toyota Hilux entrusted to him by Hartwell Bell Cyril, property of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SLWACO). Kamara is facing trial on one count charge for prudent conversion, contrary to section 20(1)(1v)(a) of the Larceny Act 1916.
Fake land surveyor granted Le100M bail
By Jeneba A Conteh Alusine Janneh, a fake surveyor, was granted bail in the sum of 100 thousand new Leones by Magistrate Mark Ngegba presiding at Court No.1 for allegedly forging the Director of Survey and lands signature.
Sierra Leone: Man Jailed Six Months for Obtaining Stolen Property
One 29-year-old Mohamed Bangura of Cow Yard in Freetown has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for obtaining three cartoons of dried fish. He was sentenced by Magistrate Peter Geogra of the Pademba Road Court No.6 in Freetown The accused was before the court on one count of obtaining goods by false pretenses contrary to section 32 (1) of the Larceny Act 1961.
CSOs trained on combating corruption
By Jeneba A Conteh Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone, has on Wednesday, 30th August, in partnership with Restitution Impact Limited, organised a one-day training for civil society ornagisations on combating corruption in Sierra Leone. The training took place at the Methodist Church Hall, kingharman Road in Freetown.
Man jailed six months for obtaining stolen property
By Jeneba A Conteh One 29-year-old Mohamed Bangura of Cow Yard in Freetown has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for obtaining three cartoons of dried fish. He was sentenced by Magistrate Peter Geogra of the Pademba Road Court No.6 in Freetown The accused was before the court on one count of obtaining goods by false pretenses contrary to section 32 (1) of the Larceny Act 1961.
Businessman granted Le50M bail for possessing of weapon
By Jeneba A Conteh 39-year-old Foday Allieu alias King Big Fish, a businessman, made his first appearance before Magistrate Mark Ngegba of the Pademba Road Court No.1 and was granted bail in the sum of Le50M for carrying offensive weapon without lawful authority.
Indian national, others in court for alleged larceny
By Jeneba A Conteh An Indian national, who identified himself as Dilip Peshwani, Samuel Isaac Bangalie, Mohamed John Kamara and Isata Ansumana made their second appearance before magistrate Mark Ngegba of the Pademba Road Court No 1 for allegedly entering into the office of the National Revenue Authority and stole assorted items worth over two hundred thousand new Leones.
Sierra Leone: Herbalist Incarcerated for Unlawful Possession of Human Skull
Sierra Leone: Herbalist Incarcerated for Unlawful Possession of Human Skull By Jeneba a Conteh John Shari Law Conteh, a herbalist was incarcerated by Principal Magistrate Mark Ngegba on the Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown after he pleaded guilty of being in possession of human bones, skull and small arms and ammunition without license.
Herbalist incarcerated for unlawful possession of human skull
By Jeneba A Conteh John Shari Law Conteh, a herbalist was incarcerated by Principal Magistrate Mark Ngegba on the Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown after he pleaded guilty of being in possession of human bones, skull and small arms and ammunition without license.
One remanded for alleged fraud
By Jeneba A Conteh Alicious Borbor Barbar was yesterday sent to the High Court in Freetown for further trial by Magistrate Mark Ngeba of the Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown. He was alleged to have forged native marriage certificate with receipt number 61271/09, purported to have been prepared by Bo District Council.
Sierra Leone: Apex Bank Manager Remanded for Embezzlement
Foday Michael Stephen Adikalia Sesay on Monday, 2nd May, 2023, made his first appearance before the Principal Magistrate of the Freetown Magistrate Court No 1, Mark Ngeba, as he was alleged of embezzling over one million new Leones from the bank. The accused was standing trial on one count charge of embezzlement contrary to section 17 (1)(b) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
Apex Bank Manager remanded for embezzlement
By Jeneba A Conteh Foday Michael Stephen Adikalia Sesay on Monday, 2nd May, 2023, made his first appearance before the Principal Magistrate of the Freetown Magistrate Court No 1, Mark Ngeba, as he was alleged of embezzling over one million new Leones from the bank. The accused was standing trial on one count charge of embezzlement contrary to section 17 (1)(b) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
Three remanded for alleged Fraud
By Jeneba A Conteh Three accused persons-John Amidu Conteh, Zainab Kamara and Fatmata Koroma are currently being preliminarily investigated on two count charges of conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretences contrary to law. It was alleged that the accused between January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2022, at Luca Street, Freetown, with intent to defraud, conspired with other persons unknown to commit a crime to wit obtaining money by false pretences.
Leone Stars Coach testifies in court
By Jeneba A Conteh The National Coach of Leone Stars, John Keister, was before the principal Magistrate of the Freetown Magistrate Court No 1, Mark Ngeba to testify against Abdul Kasim Bangura, whom he alleged of stealing huge sum of money in his vehicle. The accused was arraigned before the court on one count charge of Larceny contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916.
3 jailed for allegedly killing First Lady’s personal bodyguard
By Jeneba A Conteh Magistrate Mark Ngegba of the Pademba Road Court No.1 has on Monday, 27th March,2023, remanded Mohamed Samura and two others for allegedly killing First Lady Madam Fatima Bio’s close protection officer, Samuel Kargbo. The accused persons, Mohamed Samura, Mohamed Lamin Dumbuya and Hordy Momodu Evelyn Jabbie appeared before the court on two count offences of conspiracy and murder contrary to law.
30-year-old behind bars for allegedly stealing tricycle
By Jeneba A Conteh Thirty-year-old Mohamed Momoh Lahai, made his first appearance before Magistrate Peter Brima Gogra of the Pademba Road Court No.6 in Freetown He was before the court for fraudulent conversion contrary to Section 20 (1) (iv) (a) of the Larceny Act 1916.
Sierra Leone: Six in Court for Alleged Kidnapping
Prince Oscar, Emeka Oguigbo, Fernidad Zeaziri, Salifu Yamaha Samura, Sahr Kamanda and Sead Fuad Thoronka on Tuesday, 7 March, 2023, made their first appearance before the Principal Magistrate Mark Ngegba as they were alleged of kidnapping one of the complainants beyond his will.
Six in court for alleged Kidnapping
By Jeneba A Conteh Prince Oscar, Emeka Oguigbo, Fernidad Zeaziri, Salifu Yamaha Samura, Sahr Kamanda and Sead Fuad Thoronka on Tuesday, 7 March, 2023, made their first appearance before the Principal Magistrate Mark Ngegba as they were alleged of kidnapping one of the complainants beyond his will.
Bola Nicol murder trial: Defense establishes inconsistency in witness’ testimony
By Jeneba A Conteh Counsel defending Bola Nicole, former manager of Skye Bank, Roland Right, has observed that the 9th prosecution witness, Inspector Abdul Karim Vangahun, was inconsistent in his testimony in court. He made the above statement just after state prosecutor arranged his witness who was in possession of the call log that will clarify calls made by the accused during the alleged incident.
Sierra Leone: Qnet Is Not a Criminal Enterprise - Company Lawyers React
Lawyers representing Q-NET, Musa Pious Hermon Sesay and Bestman D. Juah have on Thursday February 2nd held a press conference to brief journalists about the businesses done by Q-NET, which is an entity involved in the purchasing of goods online and does not offer overseas travels to any individual. The Lawyers have said the company is not a criminal enterprise.
Sierra Leone: Four Family Members in Court for Alleged Trespass
Christiana Foday, Tenneh Foday, Estella Foday and Patrick Foday made their first appearance before Magistrate Hadiru Daboh of the Ross Road Court No.3 in Freetown in a private criminal sermon matter in which they were arraigned on four count charges of trespass, malicious damage, threatening to kill and conspiracy to commit larceny, which are all contrary to law.
Sierra Leone: Security Guard in Court for Alleged Office Breaking
Sierra Leone: Security Guard in Court for Alleged Office Breaking By Jeneba a Conteh Alfred Konneh, a security guard, made another appearance before Magistrate Hadiru Daboh of the Ross Road Court No.3 where he was standing trial on a count charge of office breaking and larceny contrary to Section 26 (1) of the Larceny Act 1916.
Four family members in court for alleged trespass
By Jeneba A Conteh Christiana Foday, Tenneh Foday, Estella Foday and Patrick Foday made their first appearance before Magistrate Hadiru Daboh of the Ross Road Court No.3 in Freetown in a private criminal sermon matter in which they were arraigned on four count charges of trespass, malicious damage, threatening to kill and conspiracy to commit larceny, which are all contrary to law.
Security guard in court for alleged office breaking
By Jeneba A Conteh Alfred Konneh, a security guard, made another appearance before Magistrate Hadiru Daboh of the Ross Road Court No.3 where he was standing trial on a count charge of office breaking and larceny contrary to Section 26 (1) of the Larceny Act 1916.
Sierra Leone: 6 Months Imprisonment for Riotous Conduct
Alfred Koroma,an electrician, was on Wednesday, 18 January 2023, sentenced to six months imprisonment by Magistrate Mark Ngeba of the Pademba Road Court No 1 after being found guilty of behaving in a riotous manner at Waterloo rural district. The convict was standing trial on a count charge of riotous conduct contrary to 12(a) of the Public Order Act of 1965. The charge sheet indicated that the convict on Wednesday 10 August 2022 at Waterloo, behaved in a riotous manner.
6 months imprisonment for riotous conduct
By Jeneba A Conteh Alfred Koroma,an electrician, was on Wednesday, 18 January 2023, sentenced to six months imprisonment by Magistrate Mark Ngeba of the Pademba Road Court No 1 after being found guilty of behaving in a riotous manner at Waterloo rural district. The convict was standing trial on a count charge of riotous conduct contrary to 12(a) of the Public Order Act of 1965. The charge sheet indicated that the convict on Wednesday 10 August 2022 at Waterloo, behaved in a riotous manner.
Sierra Leone: Chief Koblo Queen in Court
Paramount Chief Koblo Queen the second of Lunsar Town, Marampa Chiefdom, Northern province of Sierra Leone, on January 17th, 2023, appeared before Magistrate Mark Ngegba at the Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown for alleged threatening remarks against him by the Youth Leader of Lunsar Town Frank George Conteh. The accused, Frank George Conteh, was charged to court for an offence of threatening language contrary to Section 3(1) of the Public Order Act No.46 of 1965.
Chief Koblo Queen in Court
By Jeneba A Conteh Paramount Chief Koblo Queen the second of Lunsar Town, Marampa Chiefdom, Northern province of Sierra Leone, on January 17th, 2023, appeared before Magistrate Mark Ngegba at the Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown for alleged threatening remarks against him by the Youth Leader of Lunsar Town Frank George Conteh. The accused, Frank George Conteh, was charged to court for an offence of threatening language contrary to Section 3(1) of the Public Order Act No.46 of 1965.
Civil servant in court for alleged fraud
By Jeneba A Conteh Elow Kpai, a civil servant, made her first appearance before Magistrate Peter Brima Gogra on a private criminal sermons on five count charges to wit obtaining credit under false pretenses, contrary to Section 13 (1) of the Debtors Act,1869, obtaining credit by fraud other than false pretenses, contrary to Section 13 (1) of the Debtors Act 1869, fraudulent conversion of property, contrary to Section 20 (1) (iv) (a) of the Larceny Act 1916, larceny by trick contrary to...
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