High Court Adjourns Tenant Death Trial Following Defendant's Death

The High Court on Siaka Stevens Street convened for the case involving Bankole Koroma and Hawa Kamara.

The defendants are accused of the death of their tenant, Aminata Kamara, before Justice Abdul Rahman Mansaray.

The two-count indictment includes conspiracy to murder, contrary to Section 4 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, and murder under Section 1 of the same Act.

The State alleges that on March 14, 2024, in Freetown, the defendants conspired to commit the act.

The prosecution further alleges that the death of Aminata Kamara occurred on March 17, 2024.

State Counsel Jesse Tucker informed the court of procedural challenges regarding witness attendance. 

"We intend to adopt a different approach moving forward," Tucker stated, noting the current difficulties in securing testimonies.

It was also disclosed during the hearing that the first defendant, Bankole Koroma, is deceased.

Justice Abdul Rahman Mansaray adjourned the matter until July 1, 2026, for further hearings following these submissions.

The case has prompted discussions regarding legal protections and safety within the tenant-landlord relationship in Freetown.

The judicial process continues as the court seeks to resolve the legal questions surrounding the incident.