A 32-year-old businesswoman, Aminata Koroma of 182 Regent Road, Freetown, appeared in court following her arrest on May 17, 2024.

The accused of committing domestic violence which is contrary to section 2(1) of the Domestic Violence Act of 2007.

According to the charge sheet, Aminata allegedly subjected her partner, Mohamed Mustangs Sam Kabba for an abuse that occurred between August 1 and September 7, 2023.

Both were living together at Regent Road on Lumley in Freetown.

The court heard that the two were in an intimate relationship when the abuse happened.

Testifying before the court, Detective Police Constable Edward Serintin, who is attached to the Family Support Unit at the Criminal Investigations Department on Pademba Road, gave his account.

Serintin, who resides at 30B Wellington, Freetown, told the court that on January 10, 2024, while on duty, the accused reported to their office.

Acting on the instruction of his superior, Inspector Abubakar Kamara, a formal statement was taken from Aminata.

Serintin stated that he along with Detective Inspector 14103 Mattia MH, conducted a questioning session with Aminata in Krio.

Her responses were recorded in English, and the statement was later read back to her in Krio.

According to the officer, Aminata admitted to the findings to be true and she voluntarily signed in court.

The statement which she signed to was presented in court as Exhibit A1–12. During cross-examination led by defense counsel Gavawo, the officer was questioned about whether Aminata had denied the allegations during the questioning. While Serintin initially stated that she did not deny the claims, he later said he could not clearly recall the time.

When asked if a search at Aminata’s residence was conducted upon investigation, he responded that he was not the lead investigator and could not confirm.

The matter has been adjourned to April 14th 2025, for further proceedings.