By: Audrey John
24yrs old Mai Dumbuya a business woman, 21yrs old Tamba Lebbie a student, 25yrs old Alfred Kargbo a Footballer, 34yrs old Ishmael Samura an Artist and 31yrs old Peter Kalokoh a Masoner made their first appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba road court No.1 in Freetown on two count charges to wit Conspiracy to commit murder contrary to section 4 of the offences against the person Act 1861 and Murder contrary to law.
According to the particulars of offence on Sunday 5th May 2022 at big water, main peninsular Road the western area in Freetown conspired together with other persons unknown and murdered Memunatu Bangura; on count two at the same place and date the accused persons murdered Memunatu Bangura
The charges were read and explained to the accused persons and no plea taken.
The accused persons were represented by M.H Bangura and D. Barrie.
Magistrate Kekura refused bail and sent both accused persons to the male and female correctional centre in Freetown.
Matter was adjourned to the 1st August 2022 for further hearing, while Assistant Superintendent of police Daniella Wellington prosecuting the matter.