By: Audrey Raymonda John
A 31-year-old Information Technology engineer, Ibrahim Kabia, made his first appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1, where he was charged with multiple counts of larceny by servant, contrary to Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
Kabia, who is employed by Leone Construction and Engineering Services, was arraigned on four counts relating to the alleged theft of money and property belonging to the company.
According to the particulars of offence, between 3rd and 6th October 2025, at the offices of Leone Construction and Engineering Services, No. 36 Bathurst Street, in the Western Area of Freetown, the accused, while employed as a clerk, allegedly stole the sum of Le 3,500, property of the said company.
Count Two further stated that between 7th and 8th October 2025, at the same location, the accused allegedly stole Le 10,000, property of Leone Construction and Engineering Services.
Count Three alleged that on 9th October 2025, at the same place, the accused stole Le 7,500, also property of the said company.
Count Four alleged that on 10th October 2025, while still employed as a clerk, the accused stole one 55-inch Samsung plasma television, valued at US$1,350, and
one LG monitor, valued at Le 800,
bringing the total value of the alleged stolen property to Le 33,950, property of Leone Construction and Engineering Services.
When the charges were read and explained to the accused, no plea was taken.
The prosecutor, Inspector Mabel M. Tarawally Esq., informed the court that, pursuant to Section 98(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024, the defence had been duly served with the case file.
Defence counsel, I. Kargbo Esq., acknowledged receipt of the file and applied for bail on behalf of the accused. He told the court that the defendant is a Sierra Leonean resident within the court’s jurisdiction, with reliable and willing sureties ready to enter into recognizance on his behalf. The application was made pursuant to Section 76(1)(c) of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 8 of 2024.
Magistrate Jah granted the accused bail in the sum of Le 50,000, with two sureties in like sum. The sureties must be resident in Freetown, produce valid identification cards showing their residential addresses and be gainfully employment.
Bail is to be approved by the Deputy Assistant Registrar.
The matter was adjourned to 6th February 2026 for continuation.