By Mamajah Jalloh
Julian Jusu, a 21-year-old student, made another appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown Monday, 27th January, 2025, on two count charges- to wit – Larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916, and Malicious Damage- contrary to Section 51 of the Malicious Damage Act of 1861.
According to the particulars of offence, on Sunday 3rd November 2024 at Attaya Base- Blue House, IMATT in the mountain Rural District in the Western Area of Freetown, did steal nine rolls of 4 M.M.A.C cables and twelve rolls of 2.5 M.M cables- all to the total value of twenty-five thousand, three hundred and fifty New Leones (25,350)- property of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohamed Lamin Tarawalie, whilst in custody of Hassan Turay.
Count two further states that on the same date and place, the accused person maliciously damaged nine rolls of 4 M.M.A.C cables, and twelve rolls 2.5 M.M cables- all to the total value of twenty-five thousand, three hundred and fifty Leones (25,350)- property of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohamed Lamin Tarawalie, whilst in the custody of Hassan Turay.
When the charges were read and explained to the accused person, he pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor- Detective Police Constable 18235 Thoronka K.K., sought for a short adjournment date because his witness was absent in court.
Magistrate Bangura granted the accused bail in the sum of NLe 20,000 with two sureties who must be responsible residents in Freetown, and must have a permanent address; and the bail condition to be approved by the Master and Deputy Assistant Registrar.
The case has been adjourned to the 14th of February 2025, for further proceedings.
