Sierra Leone News: Gang murder allegation leaves 13 in prison – no witness in Court

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On Saturday 29 December 2018, in Grafton, Saidu Jalloh, Ibrahim Kamara, and 11 others were accused of stabbing Osman Bangura, who later died. According to the Police, the 13 accused are clique members that have been attacking others groups and individuals of rival gangs. They were charged with Conspiracy to murder and murder. On 18 June 2019, the accused appeared before Magistrate Hannah Bonnie of the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1 at Pademba Road. Five of the accused have legal representation.

There was no witness to testify on the matter. According to the Police Prosecutor, ASP Massaquoi, he was expecting a witness in Court, but the witness failed to attend. Magistrate Bonnie cautioned the prosecutor to ensure that witnesses are available on the next adjourned date adding that there have been several adjournments. She remanded the accused at the Male Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter to 24 June 2019.

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