By: Audrey Raymonda John
Thirty-three-year-old Tamba Jalloh made his first appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown on a charge of burglary and larceny, contrary to Sections 25(1) and 13(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the particulars of the offence, the accused allegedly broke into the dwelling house of George Carew at Upper Tengbeh Town in the Western Area of Freetown on Monday, 23 March 2026, with intent of stealing. The prosecution alleged that he stole one iPhone 12, one Primo mobile phone, and cash amounting to Le800, with the total value of the stolen items estimated at Le13,200, all property belonging to George Carew.
When the charge was read and explained to the accused, no plea was taken because the matter is before the court for committal proceedings.
The prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent of Police Isatu Baba Musa, informed the court that the accused had been served with a copy of his statement.
Magistrate Fornah refused bail, citing the seriousness of the offence. The matter was adjourned to 14 May 2026 for further hearing.