Carpenter Remanded Over Alleged Theft of IPAM Property
A carpenter, Ballah Koroma, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on a charge of allegedly stealing property belonging to the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM).
Koroma faces one count of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the charge, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at A.J. Momoh Street, Tower Hill, Freetown, Koroma stole a chair, an LED light, an I-Vision bullet CCTV camera and other assorted items valued at Le5,450. The items are alleged to belong to IPAM.
When the charge was read and explained in court, Koroma pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutor Inspector Kadie Taylor informed the court that the defendant had been served with a copy of the case and inquiry file. Koroma, who was not legally represented, confirmed receipt of the documents.
Magistrate Jah refused bail, citing the seriousness of the alleged offence, and ordered that Koroma be remanded in custody.
The matter was adjourned to October 20, 2026.
Koroma is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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