By Feima Sesay
Ibrahim Suma, a motor apprentice, has On Monday 7th October 2024, sent to prison by Magistrate Bangura of court No2 for allegedly stealing from Queen Elizabeth 11 Quay 810 bags cement all to the total value of NLe 125,550/00.
The accused made his first appearance and was charged with two count charges of conspiracy to commit a crime contrary to law and Larceny by servant contrary to section 17(1a) of the larceny Act 1916.
The particulars of offence for count one stated that the accused on Sunday 1st September, 2024, at Queen Elizabeth (11) Quay Freetown conspired together and with other persons unknown to commit a crime to wit larceny by servant.
While count two added that the accused on the same date and place being servant employed by Zak Building materials did steal 810 bags of imported cement all to the total value of NLe 125,550/00 property of the said Zak Building materials.
When the charges were read and explained to the accused, no plea was taken.
The prosecutor ASP Dahlia Wellington informed the court that her witnesses were absent and therefore she could not proceed in the circumstance and requested for an adjournment to subpoena them.
She also presented to the court an affidavit in opposition to bail.
Defense Counsel Samuel Wilson applied for bail on behalf of the accused.
Magistrate Bangura refused the accused bail due to the serious nature of the offences charged and the quantum involved.
The accused was sent to the male correctional facility while the matter was adjourned to 14th October 2024.
