Zainab Sheriff, a member of the All People’s Congress (APC) and Chairperson of the “Wi Duti” Organization, has been formally charged and presented before the court after spending three days in police detention.

Sources confirmed that Sheriff appeared before the Magistrate Court on Pademba Road in Freetown following 72 hours in custody over allegations of threatening language, incitement, and other related offences.

According to information from sources familiar with the matter, Sheriff was detained by the police in connection with the alleged offences and remained in custody for three days before being formally charged. She is now answering to the charges before the Magistrate Court.

The details of the specific counts brought against her were not immediately available at the time of reporting. However, the allegations cited include threatening language and incitement, among other related offences.

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Sheriff, who is known within the APC as an active member and serves as Chairperson of the “Wi Duti” Organization, is currently undergoing court proceedings at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court in Freetown.

The matter is expected to proceed in accordance with the country’s judicial process as the court examines the charges brought against her.