Driver On Remand For Murder

By Feima Sesay

Einoh Sesay a driver has on Tuesday 13 February, 2024 sent to prison by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No 2 for alledgely killing Alpha Kabbay Rogers while driving.

The accused made his first appearance and was arrainged on two count charges of manslaughter contrary to law and careless and inconsiderate driving contrary to section 101 of the road traffic Act No.5 of 2007.
The charge sheet indicated that the accused on Saturday 27 January, 2024 along Signal Hill road in Freetown, being the driver in control of Renault vehicle with registration number AKS 531did unlawfully kill Alpha Kabbay Rogers.

The police further alleged that the accused on the same day did drive carelessly and inconsiderate manner in respect of AVO 841 hilux motor bike.

After the charges were read and explained to the accused no plea was taken.
The prosecutor ASP Isatu Baba Musa sought for an adjournment on the grounds that the witnesses were absent and therefore could not proceed with the matter.

Magistrate Santigie Bangura however remanded the accused in prison and the matter adjourned to 20th February, 2024 for the prosecution to open their case.
Lawyer J. A Ansumana is defending the accused.