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Simpson Vandi Kallon, 34, a police officer; Mohamed Katalie Lamin, 36, an employee of the National Petroleum Authority (NPAA); and Eric Brima Byle, a private security guard at Chapter One Night Club, have been committed to the High Court over alleged kidnapping and robbery charges after making another appearance before Principal Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown.
The defendants are facing three counts of conspiracy, robbery with aggravation, and kidnapping.
According to the charge sheet, on Sunday, 29 March 2026, at Touch Point Bar near Saint Mary Supermarket, Hill Cut, Freetown, the defendants allegedly conspired with other persons unknown to commit the offences.
On count two, the prosecution alleged that the defendants, while armed with a pistol, robbed Ibrahim Koroma of three gold chains valued at $30,000, two mobile phones—an iPhone 17 Pro Max valued at $1,800 and an iPhone 17 valued at $1,500—as well as $140,000 and Le360,000 in cash. Police further alleged that personal violence was used against the complainant during the incident.
On the third count, the defendants allegedly kidnapped Ibrahim Koroma at Juba Bridge, Freetown, and held him hostage at G-Complex Guest House in Mile 91, where they reportedly demanded a ransom of $300,000 for his release.
When the charges were read and explained to the defendants, no plea was taken.
C.S.P. Tommy B. Zizer Esq. led prosecution witnesses and closed the prosecution’s case, after which the matter was withdrawn for ruling.
Delivering his ruling, Magistrate Jah said that having carefully examined the evidence before the court, he was satisfied that the prosecution had adduced sufficient evidence to warrant the committal of the matter to the High Court for trial.
The defendants were accordingly remanded in custody pending their appearance before the High Court for further proceedings.
