By Saio Marrah
A 21-year-old accused, Salamatu Conteh has appeared at Freetown Magistrate Court No.1 over the alleged killing of Musa Dumbuya at 18A Sumaila town in Freetown.
The fair in complexion accused dressed in a blue gown, head wrapped in a black hijab, appeared before Magistrate Mark Ngegba on Thursday 14th September 2023.
The one count of murder was read out to the accused, who stood in the dock, her eyes focused on the Court Registrar.
The accused is charged under the revised law, following the abolition of the death penalty.
Assistant Superintendent of Police, Dahlia Wellington, is prosecuting the murder preliminary investigation. The accused was remanded at the Freetown Female Correctional Centre.The matter resumes on 22nd September this year.
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