June 30, 2017 By Memunatu Bangura &Elizabeth Kaine
76-year-old Musa Sesay was on Wednesday remanded by Magistrate Albert Moody of Court No.1 on the offence of sexual penetration contrary to Section 19 of Sexual Offences Act No. 12 of 2012.
The particulars of offence stated that on 1st December, 2016 to 30th May, 2017, at Mechem-Goderich, the accused sexually penetrated his granddaughter, who was below the eighteen to wit five years.
The victim recognized the accused person as her grandfather and recalled that on several occasions, the former penetrated her each time her grandmother was not at home.
She told the court that her grandfather usually takes her to a nearby bush at night to have sexual affairs with her and sometimes in their (the accused and wife) bedroom.
“He took me inside the room, undressed and inserted his penis into my virgina. My mother became suspicious and when I was asked I told her what my grandfather used to do to me,” she told the court.
The victim said they reported the matter to Adonkia Police Station and she was issued with a medical request form, which was taken to Rainbow Centre and treated, while she later made statement at police.
The victim was represented by Lawyer L.O.R.D Jones, O. V Robin Jr. Esq., and J. S Tucker.
The matter was adjourned for further hearing.