By Esther Wright
An accused person, Abubakarr Kamara, said to be in his late 40s, is currently standing trial at the Sexual Model Court for allegedly penetrating and impregnating a-15-year-old girl.
He was arraigned before Justice Mohamed Bawo, on one count charge of sexual penetration contrary to Section 19 of the Sexual Offences Act 12.
It is alleged that Abubakarr Kamara on 15th of January 2021, in Freetown, engaged in an act of sexual penetration with a-15-year-old girl.
In her testimony on the 18th January 2022, the victim’s mother told the court that she does not like the present condition of her daughter.
She testified that in January, 2021, she observed a particular line mark underneath the stomach of her daughter (victim) and when she asked about the said mark the victim disclosed to her that it was the accused who had sexual intercourse with her and deflowered her.
According to the mother, she took the victim to a nurse for check-up and after the check-up examination, the nurse told her (the mother) that her daughter was six months pregnant stating that when she asked the victim as to who impregnated her, the victim replied that it was the accused and one Alhaska.
She said the Alhaska was her neighbour and he used to assist the victim with her studies, stating that the said Alhaska is currently at-large
She further testified that after the nurse had pronounced her daughter six months pregnant, she went home and reported the matter to the elders and later reported it to the police.
She said the police provided them with medical paper which they used to access medical examination and treatment at the Rainbow Medical Centre.
The matter was adjourned by Justice Bawoh and the accused remanded in custody.
