By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Alusine Bilo Kamara and Alhassan Bilo Kamara, twin brothers who spent over a year in remand at the Magistrate Court in Waterloo, were acquitted of conspiracy to commit robbery with aggravation by the Freetown High Court on March 4, 2025.
The brothers faced serious allegations following their arrest in December 2023 but consistently maintained their innocence throughout the legal proceedings. Their ordeal concluded when the court granted their release due to a lack of prosecution.
“I am relieved to finally be free,” Alusine stated, reflecting on their difficult journey. “We have always said we are not guilty; we had nothing to do with the theft of the motorbike,” he expressed.
Alhassan echoed his brother’s sentiments, saying, “It was hard to be locked up for something we didn’t do. We are truly thankful to the Legal Aid Board for standing by us throughout this fight for justice.”
In a post-discharge briefing, Ms. Fatmata Claire Carlton-Hanciles, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Board (LAB), hailed their release and urged the twins to utilize this opportunity to make positive contributions to their community. “We cannot continue to provide legal representation to individuals who repeatedly offend,” she cautioned, emphasizing the importance of steering clear of criminal activity in the future.
The twins were represented by Legal Aid Counsel Cyril Taylor-Younge, who provided vital support during their time in court. “Getting to this point shows the importance of access to quality legal representation,” Taylor-Younge remarked.
In a related development, the LAB also celebrated the discharge of two other individuals, Mohamed Kamara and Alhaji Bangura, who were acquitted of fraudulent conversion and larceny charges, respectively. Both were represented by Counsel Mustapha Dauda, highlighting the LAB’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to justice as it prepares for its Tenth Anniversary in May 2025.
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