Former SLBC Camera Operator to Face High Court

former camera operator at the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), Osman Daramy, has been committed to the High Court for trial following his appearance before John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown.

Daramy is facing charges of conspiracy to commit a felony, as well as multiple counts of office breaking and larceny, in connection with an alleged break-in at the SLBC premises.

According to the prosecution, the offences are alleged to have occurred between January 5 and 6, 2026, when the defendant reportedly conspired with unknown individuals to unlawfully enter the SLBC office at New England Ville with intent to commit a felony.

The charge sheet further alleges that Daramy, with intent to steal, broke into the waiting room and engineering office and made away with 43 Sharp plasma televisions valued at Le6,000, along with a Samsung A-56 Android mobile phone valued at Le5,000, belonging to the SLBC and one Vandi Massaquio.

In a separate count, the defendant is also accused of breaking into the engineering office and stealing Le2,000 in cash, property of the SLBC.

When the charges were read and explained in court, no plea was taken.

In his ruling, Magistrate Fornah stated that he had carefully evaluated the evidence presented by the prosecution, including both factual and formal elements, exhibits tendered before the court, and the defendant’s caution and charge statements.

He said he was satisfied that the prosecution had established sufficient evidence linking the accused to the offences, thereby justifying his committal to stand trial before the High Court.

“Accordingly, I commit the defendant to stand trial at the High Court,” the magistrate ruled.

The court further ordered that, in line with Section 116(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2024, the existing bail conditions granted to the defendant should remain in force pending trial.

The matter will now proceed to the High Court for further hearing.