The Office of the Directorate of Defence and Prosecution has issued a media advisory on the closing addresses by both the Defence and prosecution team at the ongoing Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) Court Martial.

The closing addresses by both the Defence and Prosecution at the Court Martial is scheduled for Monday 5th August 2024 at 09:00 Hrs. prompt at Court No. 2 Main Law Court Building Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown.

The addresses will summarize the entire case and point out weaknesses if any in the case of the Prosecution and why the Defence thinks the Prosecution was unable to lead Evidence against any of the accused persons with regards the charges. Similarly, the Prosecution will also summarize the case and point out that they have led sufficient Evidence against all of the Accused Persons and give reasons to warrant their conviction.

Accredited media houses/journalists wishing to attend the Court Martial Trial should contact the Director of Defence Public Relations and Information of the Ministry of Defence, Colonel Issa Bangura on +232 99 290 767/+232 292264 to confirm their attendance.