Twin Brothers Unjustly Accused of Robbery Freed After One Year of Prison

Alusine Bilo Kamara and Alhassan Bilo Kamara, twin brothers who spent over a year in remand at the Magistrate Court in Waterloo, have been acquitted of conspiracy to commit robbery with aggravation by the Freetown High Court.

The brothers reportedly faced serious allegations since their arrest in December 2023 but consistently maintained their innocence throughout the legal proceedings.

Their ordeal came to an end on Tuesday, 4th March, 2025, when the court granted their release due to a lack of prosecution, allowing them to step out after a lengthy period of uncertainty and confinement.

“I am relieved to finally be free,” Alusine stated, reflecting on their difficult journey. “We have always said we are not guilty; we had nothing to do with the theft of the motorbike,” he expressed grievously.

Alhassan echoed his brother’s sentiments, saying, “It was hard to be locked up for something we didn’t do. We are truly thankful to the Legal Aid Board for standing by us throughout this fight for justice.”

In a post-discharge briefing, the Executive Director of the Legail Aid Board (LAB), Ms. Fatmata Claire Carlton-Hanciles, hailed their release and urged the twins to utilize the opportunity to make positive contributions to their community.

“We cannot continue to provide legal representation to individuals who repeatedly offend,” she cautioned, emphasizing the importance of steering clear of criminal activity in the future.

The twins were represented by Legal Aid Counsel Cyril Taylor-Younge, who reportedly provided vital support during their time in court. “Getting to this point shows the importance of access to quality legal representation,” Taylor-Younge remarked.

Meanwhile, in a related development, the LAB also celebrated the discharge of two other individuals, Mohamed Kamara and Alhaji Bangura, who were acquitted of fraudulent conversion and larceny charges, respectively. Both were reportedly represented by Counsel Mustapha Dauda, highlighting the LAB’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to justice as it prepares for its Tenth Anniversary in May 2025.