Bail Denied: 20-Year-Old Accused of Stealing Military Items

 

The courtroom held its breath as Amara Joseph Bundu, a military officer residing at Wilberforce Barracks, took the stand to provide crucial testimony in the ongoing case against Abu Bakarr Fayoma. The 20-year-old is facing charges of housebreaking and larceny, accused of stealing military property.

Bundu, an astute witness, testified that he recognized the accused as a fellow resident of Wilberforce Military Barracks. He recounted the events leading to the arrest, stating that while he was on duty, he received a call from his superior indicating that an individual had been apprehended by the military police. The detainee was suspected of breaking into Bundu’s quarters and making off with military uniforms and other belongings.

Upon arriving at the scene, Bundu discovered that the padlock securing his quarters had been forcefully tampered with and items were missing. His testimony underscored the perturbing breach of security within the military barracks.

Despite an application for bail made by Abu Bakarr Fayoma’s legal representation on August 7, 2023, Magistrate Mark Ngegba firmly denied bail, leading to the accused being remanded back to the Pademba Road Male Correctional Center in Freetown.

Bundu further detailed that upon reaching the military police station, he identified some of his belongings among the recovered items. However, the precise value of the stolen items could not be provided by Bundu, as they were issued by the military and not individually purchased.

Anticipating a rigorous cross-examination, the defense counsel requested additional time for questioning, which was granted. The proceedings were adjourned to August 22, 2023, to resume the examination of this critical witness.

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