A man accused of stealing four electric transformers from the National Water and Electricity Company in Brikama has been remanded to Mile 2 Central Prison. Muhamed Kuyateh appeared in court, pleading not guilty to charges of breaking into a NAWEC transformer building and stealing the equipment valued at 242,600 dalasis.
The prosecution opposed bail, arguing the accused might interfere with the investigation or flee. Officials also raised suspicions that Kuyateh was not the defendant's real name. The alleged crimes took place at the utility's facility in Jamisa within the West Coast Region.
Principal Magistrate Anna O. Mendy ordered the remand until a hearing scheduled for the first prosecution witness. The court will reconvene on a specified date in December.
The prosecution opposed bail, arguing the accused might interfere with the investigation or flee. Officials also raised suspicions that Kuyateh was not the defendant's real name. The alleged crimes took place at the utility's facility in Jamisa within the West Coast Region.
Principal Magistrate Anna O. Mendy ordered the remand until a hearing scheduled for the first prosecution witness. The court will reconvene on a specified date in December.
