By: Audrey Raymonda John
Amadu Mansaray, a security officer, made his first appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown on a charge of Office Breaking and Larceny, contrary to Section 20 (1) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the particulars of the offence, on the 18th of June 2025, at the Christian Action Church of Sierra Leone located at #3 Cannon Street, Western Area, Freetown, the accused, with intent to steal, broke into the office of Pastor Fodie Kanneh and stole one desk, a tablet computer, and a backup device, valued at a total of eight thousand five hundred Leones (8,500 Leones). The property is owned by Pastor Fodie Kanneh.
When the charge was read and explained to the accused, no plea was entered.
The prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent of Police Isatu Baba Musa, requested a short adjournment to enable her to lead her first witness.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Fornah refused bail and remanded the accused to the male correctional facility in Freetown. The case has been adjourned to the 1st of July, 2025.