On October 2, 2024, three individuals were formally committed to the High Court in Kenema, facing charges related to the murder of Lebanese national Salim Alie Dayeck.

The accused—Umaru Sama, 21, a shop assistant from Pujehun section; Juana Kallon, also known as “Chopper,” 26, from 4 Philip Street; and Morray Vandy Farma, 25, from 4 Wesley Street—made their final appearance in Magistrate Court No. 1 before presiding magistrate Shaka Papa Kamara.

The charges against them include:

Count One: Conspiracy to Murder

This charge, under Section 4 of the Offences Against the Person Act of 1861, alleges that on September 11, 2024, at 26 Hangha Road, Kenema, the accused conspired with unknown individuals to commit murder.

Count Two: Murder

Under Section 1 of the Offences Against the Person Act of 1861, this charge states that the three suspects murdered Salim Alie Dayeck on the same date and location.

The case was reported to the police by Kamal Mamtalla Mansour, a resident of 28 Hangha Road in Kenema.

Prosecutor Inspector Alphan Samuel Musa, along with lawyers JBD Dauda and P.I. Bangura, represented the prosecution, while Defense Lawyer Patrick Kamara stood for the accused. Magistrate Shaka Papa Kamara has officially committed the matter to the High Court in Kenema for further proceedings.