By: Audrey Raymonda John
Twenty-nine-year-old Musa Dumbuya, a kekeh rider, made his first appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown on three charges, including:
Wounding with intent, contrary to Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. Wounding, contrary to Section 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.
According to the particulars of the offence, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Genet Lane, Kingtom Bomeh, in the Western Area of Freetown, the accused allegedly wounded Ibrahim David Kamara, also known as Birthday Boy.
Counts two and three further stated that on the same date and at the same location, the defendant maliciously wounded and assaulted the victim, thereby causing actual bodily harm.
When the charges were read and explained to the defendant, no plea was taken.
The prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent of Police Isatu Baba Musa, informed the bench that the defendant had been served with all relevant documents. The accused indicated that he wished to cross-examine the factual witnesses only.
Magistrate Fornah refused bail and remanded the defendant to the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown. The matter was adjourned to February 3, 2026.