By Elizabeth Kamara
A 32-year-old businesswoman, Aminata Koroma of 182 Regent Road, Freetown, has appeared before the court following her arrest on May 17, 2024, on a charge of domestic violence, contrary to Section 2(1) of the Domestic Violence Act of 2007.
According to the charge sheet, Koroma allegedly subjected her partner, Mohamed Mustangs Sam Kabba, to repeated abuse between August 1 and September 7, 2023, while the two were living together at Regent Road, Lumley, Freetown.
The court was informed that they were in a domestic relationship at the time of the alleged abuse.
Testifying in court, a police officer attached to the Family Support Unit at the Criminal Investigations Department on Pademba Road, recounted his involvement in the investigation. He said on January 10, 2024, the accused visited the office and was interviewed under caution.
Under instructions from Inspector Abubakar Kamara, a formal statement was recorded. The officer explained that he and Detective Inspector 14103 Mattia MH conducted the session in Krio, with responses recorded in English. The statement was read back to Koroma in Krio, which she confirmed and signed voluntarily. The document was submitted to the court as Exhibit A1–12.
During cross-examination by defense counsel H.M Gevao, the officer was asked whether Koroma denied the allegations during questioning. He initially stated she had not, but later said he could not clearly recall. When asked whether her residence was searched, he responded that he was not the lead investigator and could not confirm.
The matter has been adjourned to April 14, 2025, for further proceedings.
