Foday Konneh, a farmer, Abdulai Kamara alias Rasta’ and Ishmael Feika, a contractor, made their first appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at the Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown.

The defendants are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy to murder and murder, contrary to section 4 and section 1 of the Offences Against the Persons Act of 1861, as amended and replaced by section 1(a) of the Abolition of Death Penalty Act 2021 Act No. 6 of 2022.

According to the particulars of offence, the defendants on Wednesday 24th September 2025, at Youth Farm, Loko Feika, Juba Hill in the western area of Freetown, conspired together with other persons unknown to commit a felony, to wit, murder.

It was further alleged in counts two and three that Abdulai Kamara alias Rasta and Foday Konneh, on the said date and at the same location, murdered one Yusifu Bangura.

When the charges were read to the defendants, no plea was taken.

The Prosecutor Deputy Superintendent of Police Sorie Conteh informed the Magistrate that all necessary documents had been served to the defence, which was confirmed by defence counsel.

Magistrate Fornah subsequently ordered that all defendants be remanded at the Male Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter to 17th October 2025 for further hearing.