The defense counsel representing Charles Robert in a murder case before Magistrate Hadiru Daboh of Court No3 at Ross Road, J. Cole Esq. has pleaded with Magistrate Daboh to grant his client bail on the basis that his health is deteriorating and therefore needs urgent medical attention.
He made this plea when the accused, Charles Robert appeared again before the aforementioned magistrate on one count charge of murder.
The defense counsel further informed the court that the health condition of the accused is bad and he must seek medical attention that was the basis for his application for bail.
After the defense submission, Magistrate Hadiru Daboh, told the defense counsel that, the Pademba Road Correctional center has a hospital and doctors that will examine the accused in order to ascertain as to what is wrong with him, and if there is any health threat, they will treat him.
Magistrate Daboh also said, the offence for which the accused is standing trial is a serious one. He therefore refused bail and remanded the accused in custody until the 31st May 2021.
The accused is charged with one count of murder contrary to law.
According to the charge sheet, the accused, Charles Robert on Saturday 10 April 2021, at No. 5 Canny Street, Kanikay, Cline Town, Freetown, unlawfully murdered Eustace Cole.
The matter was adjourned to the 31st May 2021.
