By Saidu Jalloh
A labourer has been remanded in custody after he was arraigned before the Pademba Road Magistrates’ Court No.1 on allegations of burglary and larceny involving a Samsung phone and a Dell laptop valued at NLe13,000.
John Marrah appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah on Thursday to face two counts conspiracy to commit a crime and burglary and larceny contrary to Sections 25(1) and 13(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
The prosecution alleges that on 29 October 2026, at Mount Carmel, New England Ville, Marrah conspired with other persons still at large to break into the dwelling house of one Dawdius During.
It is further alleged that during the break-in, Marrah stole a Samsung Galaxy A16 mobile phone and a Dell laptop, with a combined value of NLe13,000.
When the charges were read and explained to him, no plea was taken, as the matter is proceeding by way of committal proceedings.
Prosecutor, Inspector Kadie Taylor, told the court that the accused had been served with copies of the case and inquiry file. Marrah, who appeared without legal representation, confirmed receipt of the documents.
Magistrate Jah refused bail, citing the seriousness of the offences.
Marrah remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The case was adjourned to 10 November 2026 for further proceedings.
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