By: Audrey Raymonda John
Abdul Conteh who is an auto mechanic, on Monday 20th March 2023, made his first appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.3 in Freetown on a count of larceny contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916.
According to the particulars of offence the accused Abdul Conteh on Friday 17th March 2023, at Pademba Road Magistrate Court, stole quantity of electrical cables valued at ten thousand Leones, from one red color unregistered Mitsubishi vehicle, property of the Judiciary of Sierra Leone, whilst in the custody of Ibrahim Hindolveston Katta Deputy Assistant Registrar of the Pademba Road Court as exhibit.
The charge was read and explained to the accused person and he pleaded not guilty.
The accused person was unrepresented by legal representative.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Bangura refused bail and sent the accused person to the male correctional center in Freetown.
The matter was adjourned to the 28th March 2023.
PC 15098 Sesay M.A is Prosecuting the matter.