Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Stealing EDSA Cables

A 37-year-old electrician, Mohamed Kamara, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on a charge of larceny involving electrical cables.

Kamara was ordered into detention on one count of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916.

According to the particulars of the offence, on Sunday, 3 May 2026, at Waterloo in the Western Area of Freetown, the accused allegedly stole 25 meters of electrical cable belonging to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority. The cables are valued at 150 Leones per meter, bringing the total alleged loss to Le37,500.

When the charge was read and explained in court, Kamara pleaded not guilty.

Prosecutor Tommy B. Zizer Esq. informed the court that the prosecution had served the defendant with a copy of his witness statement and indicated readiness to proceed with trial. He added that witnesses are expected to testify in the coming days.

Magistrate Jah refused bail, citing the seriousness of the offence, and ordered that the accused be remanded pending further hearing.

The matter was adjourned to 1 June 2026 for continuation of proceedings.