Wife Kills Husband

By Fatima Sesay

Isata Bindi has been sent  to the High Court for further trial by Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 for the alleged killing of her husband, Mustapha Bangura, due to a domestic dispute that ensued between them.

The accused  was arrested and brought before the court on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, after being charge for the offense of manslaughter, contrary to law.

The charge stemmed from an incident on April 2, 2025, at their shared residence, Williams Drive, off Aberdeen Road in Freetown.

Before commital, Magistrate Jah said the accused, when charged to court, went through preliminary investigation, adding that the Prosecution called three witnesses to prove their case.

He said the witnesses were all cross-examined.

Magistrate Jah further stated that the testimonies of the witnesses corroborated, and that he has looked at the evidence before him and is satisfied that the prosecution has led sufficient evidence against the accused for her to stand trial at the High Court.

He further ordered that the senior crime officer should tender the necessary exhibits at the High Court proceedings.

Bindi informed the court that she wished to testify at the high Court on her defense and would call witnesses.

He therefore sent the accused to the High Court for further trial without bail.