By: Josephine Nyeweah in Kenema district
Two accused persons John Saffa aged 27 of Bendu Mameima village in the Malegohun chiefdom Kenema Judicial district, Eastern Province of the Republic of Sierra Leone, and Mohamed Fofanah alias Momoh Vanjay aged 49 of Daru town, Jaluahun chiefdom Kailahun Judicial district, Eastern Province of the Republic of Sierra Leone, appeared in magistrate court no. 1 before the presiding magistrate Abdul Carew on two count charges.
On count one, they were charged with conspiracy to commit a felony contrary to law.
Particulars of offence states that John Saffa and Momoh Vanjay on Friday 22 July 2022 at Bendu Marina village Malegohun chiefdom Kenema Judicial district in the Eastern Province of the Republic of Sierra Leone, conspired together with others to commit a felony, to wit wounding with intent.
Count two, is wounding with intent contrary to section 18 of the offences against the person Act 1861.
Particulars state that John Saffa on Friday 22 July 2022 at Bendu Mameima village, Malegohun chiefdom Kenema Judicial district in the Eastern Province of the republic of Sierra Leone, wounded Mamie Sumaila.
ASP Daniel Lahai Konneh from Justice and Legal Support Department of the police division in Kenema prosecuted the matter, which was adjourned to 28 October 2022.
