By: Audrey Raymonda John
Twenty-three-year-old Ibrahim Musa and 23-year-old Alhassan Baggie, a driver, have been remanded at the Male Correctional Centre in Freetown by Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1.
The two accused are facing five counts, including Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Riotous Conduct, and Disorderly Behaviour.
The charge of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm is contrary to Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act of 1816, while the charge of Riotous Conduct is contrary to Section 12(1) of the Public Order Act of 1965, as repealed and replaced by Act No. 15 of 1973. The charge of Disorderly Behaviour is contrary to Section 12(c) of the same Act.
According to the particulars of the offence, on Saturday, 26 September 2026, at Last Banking, Aberdeen, in the Western Area of Freetown, the two accused allegedly conspired with other persons unknown to commit a felony, to wit, wounding with intent.
Counts two and three further alleged that, on the same date and at the same location, the accused assaulted Alhassan Gbenbo, thereby occasioning him actual bodily harm.
Count four alleged that the accused behaved in a riotous manner, while count five alleged that they behaved in a disorderly manner.
When the charges were read and explained to them, both accused pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Inspector Kadie Taylor, informed the court that copies of the case and inquiry files had been served on the accused. Both accused, who were not legally represented, acknowledged receipt of the documents.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Jah refused bail, citing the seriousness of the offences charged, and ordered that the accused be remanded at the Male Correctional Centre.
The matter was adjourned to 13 October 2026 for further proceedings.