Civil Servant Peter Brima Reappears in Court Over Alleged Larceny Case

A 30-year-old civil servant, Peter Brima, on Wednesday 20th May 2026 made another court appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown, where he is standing trial on a charge of larceny in a dwelling house contrary to Section 13(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916.

According to the particulars of offence, Brima allegedly committed the crime between 28th February and 1st March 2026 at No. 9 Charlotte Village, Freetown.

The court was told that the accused allegedly stole the sum of US$5,210 (equivalent to NLe124,000), property belonging to Lovetta Kamara.

However, proceedings could not continue when the matter was called due to the absence of Prosecution Witness Two, who was expected to testify. The prosecution counsel informed the court that the witness was unavailable, making it impossible to proceed with the hearing.

In response, Magistrate John Manso Fornah ordered that subpoenas be issued to compel the attendance of the absent witness at the next adjourned date.

The accused was maintained on his existing bail conditions pending the continuation of the case.

The matter has been adjourned to 28th May 2026 for further hearing.