Couple Accused of Assaulting Business Associate in Freetown

During proceedings at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2, Alpha Bangura, the complainant in an assault case, testified that he was allegedly assaulted by a couple, Alie Suliaman Kamara and Yealie Kamara, both residents of Smart Farm, Wilkinson Road, Freetown.

Bangura told the court that he knows the accused through their business dealings in the area. He said he could not recall the exact date of the incident but stated that it occurred between 1 pm and 2 pm on January 28, 2026, at Boston Drive, Smart Farm.

According to his testimony, he was at the location to serve legal documents from K and K Partners on the accused when the alleged incident occurred.

Bangura told the court that the second accused, Yealie Kamara, allegedly splashed water on him, while the first accused, Alie Kamara, allegedly slapped him. He further alleged that both accused subsequently engaged in a physical altercation with him.

During his testimony, Bangura also recalled that Alie Kamara allegedly made a statement in Krio, saying, “War pikin say e mama nor dae sleep, e sef nor dae sleep,” which he described as part of the exchange during the incident.

The complainant further told the court that he had no personal malice against the accused. He said he had informed the police that the underlying disagreement was between his fiancée, Margaret, and the second accused.

Bangura maintained that his decision to pursue legal action was based on his allegation that he had been assaulted.

During cross-examination by defence lawyer I. Turay, Bangura denied slapping either of the accused and maintained that his testimony before the court was truthful.

The court also heard that the alleged incident occurred in the absence of the clerk who had accompanied Bangura for the service of the legal documents.

Magistrate Court No. 2 adjourned the matter to September 21, 2026, for the testimony of the second prosecution witness.

The accused are facing allegations of assault occasioning actual bodily harm under Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act of 1861. The allegations have yet to be determined by the court.