22-year-old Aiah Bayoh, identified as a footballer, has been denied bail by Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown over robbery charges.

Bayoh is before Magistrate Sahr Kekura on two count charges of Robbery with Aggravation contrary to Section 23 (1) (a) of the Larceny Act of 1916, as repealed and replaced by Section 2 of Act No.16 of 1971.

According to the particulars of offense, on Thursday, 21st December 2023, at School Yard in Murray Town, Western Area, Freetown, Bayoh, armed with a knife, robbed Festus Sannoh of items totaling thirteen thousand and seventy Leones (13,070), including an iPhone Pro Max valued at twelve thousand Leones (12,000), a Gucci cross bag valued at three hundred and seventy Leones (370), and a locker with a key valued at seven hundred Leones (700).

It was further alleged that on the same date and location, Bayoh  used knife to rob Isha King, items worth eleven thousand two hundred and fifty Leone (11,250). These items include an Oppo mobile phone valued at eleven thousand Leones (11,000) and a lady’s cross bag valued at two hundred and fifty Leones (250). Personal violence was allegedly used against Isha King in connection with this robbery.

Bayoh appeared in court on Monday January 15th 2023, during which the charges were read and explained to him but no plea was taken.

A bail request was made on behalf of the accused but considering the severity of the matter, Magistrate Kekura denied bail and remanded him in police custody. The matter was adjourned for further hearing.