By: Audrey Raymonda John
Twenty-seven-year-old Jaiah Jusu Amara, a mason, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown by Justice Adrian Fisher of High Court No. 1 on Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown, after appearing on a charge of sexual penetration.
Amara is facing one count of sexual penetration, contrary to Section 19 of the Sexual Offences Act 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012), as repealed and replaced by Section 4(a)(ii) of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2019 (Act No. 8 of 2019).
According to the particulars of the offence, Amara allegedly engaged in an act of sexual penetration with a child under the age of 18 on November 17, 2025, in Freetown.
When the charge was read and explained to him in court, Amara pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution, led by Musa Pious Sesay Esq., requested a short adjournment to allow the State to present its witnesses.
During the proceedings, Justice Fisher asked Amara whether he knew the alleged victim. The accused reportedly told the court that he used to assist her with her schoolwork. He also stated that he worked as a mason and that they were living together.
Amara was represented by Randy Bangura Esq.
Following the proceedings, Justice Fisher ordered that Amara be remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown. The matter was adjourned to October 23, 2026, for further hearing.