Landlord And Wife Sent to Prison For Malicious Damage to Tenant’s Property
Deborah Sorie Mohamed Kanu and Yeabu Kanu, a landlord and landlady, have been sentenced to three months in prison or a fine of NLe250 for their involvement in a conspiracy and malicious damage case to their tenant.
The conviction stems from an incident on January 25th, 2023, when the convicted pair, along with accomplices, conspired to maliciously damage property belonging to the complainant, Foday Francis Bangura. The damages included eighteen corrugated zinc sheets, a pot of food, and various valuables, totaling seven hundred and ninety Leones (NLe 790).
Presiding over the case, Magistrate Sahr Kekura emphasized that the defendants’ confession at the police station, where they admitted to hiring a carpenter to dismantle the complainant’s apartment rooftop, played a crucial role in establishing their guilt. The court acknowledged the presentation of six witnesses by the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Isatu Bangura, including an exhibit clerk.
The defense, represented by Randy S. Bangura from the Legal Aid Board of Sierra Leone, cross-examined the prosecution’s witnesses during the trial. However, the accused individuals did not present any plea in mitigation, and their legal representation was notably absent during the proceedings.
In his verdict, Magistrate Kekura declared, “The accused persons are therefore found guilty as charged,” before offering the convicted individuals a choice between a three-month imprisonment term at the Male and Female Correctional Centre in Freetown or a fine of NLe250 payable to the state.
I don’t understand this justice, how can someone damaged Nle 970 and pay a fine of Nle 250?
Who does that!
What kind of justice is this in this country they stole someone the sum of 970 leones and all the caurt can say the accuse should pay back the sum of Nle 250 ooh salone
That is Sierra Leone Justice for you.
I vividly remember a case of embezzlement of government funds to the tune of Le5,000,000 (five million) The culprit was made to pay back only Le200,00 (two hundred thousand). Can you imagine? That is the Sierra Leone judiciary for you. Corrupt to the marrow.
Anyway Salone na Salone……. with all this lesson…..my guy stay out of trouble……
Only the judiciary of Sierra Leone can reached at such judgement. Smh! The constitution of Salone really needs amendments.
Sad!!!
The photo you shared here at the start of your story includes my very self in a bright cotton rappel showing my back. I’m not in any way connected to the story, and hence your imagery is completely false. I’ll appreciate if you can take this photo down, because friends and families are calling to inquire about what’s going on.