Ex-Military Officers Committed to High Court

Magistrate Marke Ngegba of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Thursday 12th October 2023 committed to the High Court of Sierra Leone five ex-military officers Rtd. Captain Sam Milton Bangura, Morlai Bai Shebura, Rtd. Major Alimamy O. Kamara and two others on two counts charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and operating a private security service without a valid license.

According to the particulars of offence for count one state that the accused persons on Wednesday 7th June, 2023 at Ferry Terminal, Kissy in Freetown conspired together with other persons unknown to commit a crime to wit operating a private security service without license.

It was further alleged on count two that the accused persons on the same date and place were found operating a private security service by the name of Expandable without a valid license.

The accused persons made no plea after the charges were read and explained to them.

Counsel representing the accused persons Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara applied for bail for and on behalf of the accused persons under section 120 of the Criminal Procedure Act No.32 of 1965 that the accused persons have been in prison for more than two months.

He said the accused persons have served this nation for years and they are pleading with the court to accord them that favor by granting them bail and they will not interfere with prosecution witnesses or witnesses. He said as ex-servicemen, they are men of their word.

Giving his ruling, Magistrate Ngegba said the offenses are serious therefore, accused persons are remanded at the Male Correctional Center, and the matter is committed to the High Court for proper trial. CSP Juan Bull Esq. prosecuted the matter.