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The murder trial of Abdul Kpaka, charged with killing his girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara, faced another postponement as seven of the twelve jurors, including the foreman, failed to appear for the scheduled hearing.
According to a report made by Sarah Kallay Blog, the shortfall in juror attendance forced the court to adjourn proceedings until August 22, 2025.
The trial was set to move forward when the judge was informed by the court registrar that the foreman had sent a message citing exams as his reason for not attending.
Lead Defence Lawyer, Emmanuel Teddy Koroma, expressed serious concerns about the communication regarding the trial schedule, requesting a 15-minute recess to allow the remaining jurors to assemble.
Koroma voiced his frustration over the ongoing delays, which he described as “unnecessary,” and criticized the prosecution for contributing to the situation.
In defense of the prosecution, Lead State Prosecutor, Yusuf Isaac Sesay, refuted claims of fault, explaining that the judge’s unavailability had played a role in the delays.
He opposed a stand-down of the case, asserting that the foreman’s excuse was legitimate and emphasizing the legal requirement for all twelve jurors to be present for the trial to proceed.
During the previous hearing on July 23, 2025, Christiana Kamara, the younger sister of the deceased, testified about her sister’s relationship with Kpaka. She noted that while there were suspicions of abusive behavior, her sister had only reported verbal abuse and no physical violence.
Kamara highlighted Kpaka’s presence during post-mortem rituals but later contradicted parts of her police statement regarding her sister’s health issues, clarifying that her sister’s breathing difficulties were isolated incidents.
She also raised suspicions about her sister’s death after observing a cut on her upper lip and a bloodstain on her lower lip.
Kpaka faces charges of murder and perverting the course of justice. With the trial now scheduled to resume on August 22, 2025, the quest for justice for Sia Fatu Kamara continues to face significant delays.
