By:Edrie Caleb John
A 21-year-old Njala University student, Luckman Koroma, has been remanded to the male correctional facility in Freetown for allegedly causing the death of Mohamed Kawa in a car accident. Koroma, a student at the Mokonday Campus, appeared before Magistrate Shar Kekura at Court No.1 Pademba Road Freetown and was charged with one count of motor manslaughter.
The incident occurred on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 11:00 am along Cole Farm junction in the Western Area of Freetown. According to the charge sheet, Koroma was driving a vehicle with registration number ARD 999 FJ Cruiser when he allegedly unlawfully killed Kawa.
No plea was taken, and the prosecutor, Inspector Sellu TAP, requested a short adjournment to confer with witnesses. Magistrate Kekura denied bail and remanded Koroma to the male correctional facility in Freetown. The matter has been adjourned to September 2, 2024.
The case has sparked concern about road safety and the consequences of reckless driving. The prosecution will continue to build its case against Koroma, seeking justice for the victim and his family.
