By: Audrey Raymonda John
Two drivers, 29-year-old Joseph Macfoy and 34-year-old Abdul Rahman Jawara, have made another appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony, to wit larceny by servant, and larceny by servant, contrary to Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny Act 1916.
According to the particulars of offence, the alleged incident occurred on Sunday, 8 March 2026, at Hill Station in the Western Area of Freetown. The accused persons are said to have conspired together, along with other unknown individuals, to commit a felony, specifically larceny, by servant.
The charge sheet further states that on the same date and at the same location, both defendants who were employed as drivers by Maripoma Investment Sierra Leone Limited allegedly stole one white Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop with registration number AYJ 209. The vehicle, valued at €45,969 (equivalent to Le 1,185,356), was reportedly in the custody of Dominic Frimpong and is the property of Maripoma Investment Sierra Leone Limited.
When the charges were read and explained to the defendants, both pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Inspector Mabel M. Trawallie Esq., informed the court that copies of the defendants’ statements had been served on them. The defendants confirmed receipt of the documents.
Magistrate Jah granted bail to the first defendant, Joseph Macfoy, in the sum of Le 1,000,000, with one surety in like sum. The surety must be a Sierra Leonean resident within the court’s jurisdiction and must present a valid identification card for verification. The bail is subject to approval by the Deputy Assistant Registrar.
The second defendant, Abdul Rahman Jawara, was remanded in custody.
The matter was adjourned to 23 April 2026 for further hearing.