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A Nigerian national working as a private security guard and a Sierra Leonean man have been committed to the High Court of Sierra Leone for trial over allegations of robbery with violence and assault in Kenema.
Daniel Okechuku Williams, a Nigerian, and Bobor Lansana, a Sierra Leonean, were on Monday, 16 December 2025, committed to stand trial by His Worship Magistrate Hadiru Daboh of Magistrate Court No. 1 in Kenema.
The two defendants appeared before the court on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony, robbery with violence, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, all contrary to the laws of Sierra Leone.
According to the prosecution, led by Inspector Alphan Samuel Musa, the offences allegedly took place in Kenema City, Nongowa Chiefdom, within the Kenema Judicial District. Inspector Musa told the court that Williams and Lansana conspired with other persons unknown to commit robbery with violence and assault.
The prosecutor said the defendants allegedly robbed Mohamed Koroma of a black bag containing a mobile phone, a power bank, and other assorted items. He further informed the court that Williams is specifically accused of assaulting Koroma during the incident.
After hearing the evidence presented at the preliminary stage, Magistrate Daboh ruled that a prima facie case had been established against both accused persons. He subsequently committed Williams and Lansana to the High Court for trial under the 28-day rule, in line with Section 112(b)(4) of the New Criminal Procedure Act (NCPA), 2024.
On the same day, the Magistrate Court also committed another matter to the High Court. Cherinoh Foday, a Sierra Leonean civil servant, was sent to stand trial following allegations related to drug offences.
The prosecution told the court that Foday was found in possession of a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis sativa and Kush. Based on the prosecution’s evidence, Magistrate Daboh ordered that Foday be committed to the High Court to answer to the charges.
All three accused persons are expected to appear before the High Court of Sierra Leone, where their cases will be heard and determined in accordance with the law.
