By: Audrey Raymonda John
Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura of Pademba Road Court No. 8 has committed 38-year-old accountant and engineer Mohamed Jabity and 24-year-old Samuel Mossima to stand trial in the High Court for the alleged murder of Kelly Kamara.
The accused were charged with Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Murder, contrary to Section 1 of the Offences Against the Person Act and the Death Penalty Act 2021 (Act No. 6 of 2022).
According to the particulars of the offence, on Sunday, 21 September 2025, at Engine, Kaingo, Lumley in Freetown, the accused allegedly conspired with other unknown individuals and fatally assaulted Kelly Kamara.
After the charges were read and explained, both accused pleaded guilty.
The prosecution team was led by ASP Ibrahim, assisted by P. T. Koroma and Juliana Jusu, while the defence comprised D. Kaindeh, P. Koroma, M. Massaquoi, and A. Samba. During proceedings, the defence indicated its intention to file an application, prompting an adjournment. Prosecutors also noted that they had requested a two-week notice from a key officer, Moses Ferenkeh, who was initially absent but later appeared in court.
With the magistrate’s ruling, the case will now proceed to the High Court, where the accused will face a full trial for the alleged fatal assault.