Magistrate Rejects ‘No Case Submission’ In US$8,000 Matter

By: Fatmata Mohamed Bangura
A courtroom drama unfolds in Freetown when one Chernor Bah, was brought before Magistrate Soa Mamakoh Jalloh on allegations made by one Bashiru Jalloh.
Bah was arrested on 22nd October 2024 and faces two charges: Malicious Damage contrary to Section 51 of the Malicious Damage Act of 1861, and Larceny in a Dwelling House contrary to Section 13(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
Court documents allege that on Saturday, 6th April 2024, at 9 Chapel Street, Krio Town Road, Freetown, Bah willfully damaged a steel door and a wooden wine lock belonging to Jalloh. On the same date and location, prosecutors say Bah unlawfully entered Jalloh’s dwelling house with intent to steal and made away with US$8,000 in cash.
During Monday proceedings, the defence lawyers representing Bah were absent. However, they had earlier filed a written No Case Submission. Magistrate Jalloh noted that after reviewing the case file, the court found there was indeed a case for Bah to answer. She ruled that the matter would not proceed until the defence counsel is present in court.
Lead prosecutor CMB Amara, supported by DPC 18098 Sesay, agree with the ruling and request for a short adjournment date.
The case has been adjourned to 18th August 2025 for further hearing.