By: Audrey Raymonda John
Twenty-three years old Modupeh Thompson who is unemployed made another appearance before Magistrate Peter Brima Gogra of Pademba road court No.6 in Freetown on one count charge to wit house breaking and larceny contrary to section 26 (1) of the Larceny Act 1916.
According to the particulars of offence on Sunday 31st July 2022 at #22 Prisella Street the western area in Freetown with intent to steal, break and entered into the dwelling house of Kekura Bockarie and stole therein one Tecno pop2 mobile phone valued one thousand five hundred new Leones(1,500) Property of the said Kekura Bockarie.
On his first appearance the charges were read and explained to the accused person and he pleaded not guilty.
In Delivering his judgement Magistrate Peter Gogra said the prosecution called three witnesses including the facul witness who narrated Ordeals between himself and the accused person he said he has looked at the evidence and he is of the view that the prosecution has adduced sufficient evidence in order to warrant a committal of the matter to the High Court for trial.
The accused person was committed to the High Court he wasn’t granted bail and he was sent to the male correctional center in Freetown Inspector Musu Edna Kpulun prosecuting the matter.
