By Fatima Kpaka
Port Loko, Sierra Leone – January 23, 2026: The High Court of Sierra Leone, sitting in Port Loko and presided over by Hon. Justice Sahr Elogima Kekura, has delivered two landmark rulings in separate criminal cases, imposing heavy custodial sentences for sexual offences and drug trafficking.
Abdul Kamara Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexual Offences Against a Minor
Abdul Kamara was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to three counts: sexual penetration of a child, sexual touching of a child, and meeting a child for sexual purposes.
The offences, committed between October 16 and 23, 2025, in Rotifunk, Lungi, Port Loko District, involved acts of sexual abuse against a minor. During mitigation, Kamara admitted wrongdoing, expressed remorse, and asked the court for leniency.
Justice Kekura, while acknowledging Kamara’s guilty plea and cooperation, stressed the gravity of the crimes. He described the offences as “heinous” and underscored the need for deterrence. Kamara was sentenced to 20 years for sexual penetration, five years for sexual touching, and five years for meeting a child for sexual purposes. The sentences will run concurrently, resulting in a total of 20 years imprisonment.
Sama Koroma Sentenced to 40 Years for Drug Trafficking
In a separate case, Sama Koroma received a 40-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to unlawful possession and sale of prohibited drugs, contrary to the National Drugs Control Act 2008.
On November 7, 2025, Koroma was arrested in Door Area, Marampa Chiefdom, with dried leaves believed to be cannabis sativa. She was also found guilty of selling 123.4 grams of cannabis without lawful authority.
Her defence counsel, M. Korie Esq. and T.P.M. Sowa Esq., appealed for leniency, citing her early guilty plea. However, Justice Kekura emphasized the devastating impact of drug trafficking on individuals and communities, declaring it one of the greatest threats facing the nation. He imposed a 40-year custodial sentence to reflect the seriousness of the offences.
Judiciary’s Position
The rulings highlight the judiciary’s firm stance against sexual offences and drug-related crimes, reinforcing its commitment to protecting vulnerable citizens and safeguarding communities from the dangers of illicit drugs.