On Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, Dr. T. Abubakar Bangura, Director of Sierra Leone Law School, testified before Magistrate Santigie Bangura in a case involving an alleged murder plot against him.
As the complainant in this high-profile trial, Dr. Bangura made significant statements during cross-examination by Defense Counsel Charles Pujeh, who represents the accused.
Dr. Bangura emphatically stated that he had never been directly confronted or threatened by the accused, countering allegations that they hired a herbalist to orchestrate his murder. He admitted receiving information about the plot from a third party and clarified that law enforcement, not he, apprehended the accused at their farm.
Under scrutiny by Defense Counsel Pujeh, Dr. Bangura maintained he was unaware of any specific plans against him until he was informed and recorded conversations related to the alleged plot. He refuted any personal relationship with the accused, noting his knowledge came from information provided by Alusine Kamara, who relayed details via phone.
Dr. Bangura disclosed that after receiving the alarming information, he met Kamara at the farm, where Kamara reiterated the details, solidifying the seriousness of the alleged threat.
It was revealed that prior to these developments, Dr. Bangura and the accused had unresolved land disputes pending at the High Court in Port Loko.
The hearing concluded with the case adjourned until June 21st, 2024. The accused face charges under Section 4 of the Offence Against the Person Act 1861 for soliciting murder.
The allegations against the accused stem from an incident on April 20th, 2024, at Rokon Village, Magbina Section, Port Loko District, where it is claimed they sought the services of herbalist Alusine Kamara to assassinate Dr. Abubakar Bangura.
