In the ongoing trial concerning the failed coup attempt on November 26th, 2023, in Freetown, significant developments emerged as a forensic analyst presented compelling mobile phone evidence purportedly linking one of the accused individuals, Amadu Koita, to the plot.

Inspector Mohamed Jusu, serving as the thirtieth prosecution witness, took the stand to provide crucial insights into the examination of mobile devices belonging to several key figures implicated in the alleged coup, including Amadu Koita, Mohamed Jalloh, Ramatu Kamanda Conteh, and Alima Hassan Bangura, among others.

Jusu detailed the meticulous process of data retrieval from these devices, utilizing phone identification numbers to access and transfer WhatsApp messages, call logs, and screenshots onto a computer for thorough analysis. Additionally, he disclosed the acquisition and scrutiny of call records obtained from Africell and Orange mobile networks, further bolstering the prosecution's case.

Of particular significance was the discovery of a message retrieved from Koita's phone, purportedly containing incriminating content suggesting a plan to attack the Western Area before proceeding to an unspecified lodge. This revelation shed light on the alleged intentions of the accused in orchestrating the coup.

Furthermore, Jusu highlighted exchanges between Ramatu Kamanda Conteh and Koita during the critical period spanning from November 26th to 28th, 2023, wherein Koita remained unresponsive, indicating potential coordination or communication breakdowns within the alleged coup plot.

The analyst's testimony also unveiled a pattern of communication involving Koita engaging in numerous calls, including conference calls with other accused individuals, suggesting a concerted effort in planning and executing the purported coup.

On November 26th, Koita purportedly received messages from Mohamed Woodie, another accused individual, detailing unsuccessful attempts to reach a lodge, coupled with concerns about a potential escape by an unidentified individual, further implicating Koita in the events surrounding the coup attempt.

Additionally, Jusu presented compelling evidence in the form of messages and a voice note allegedly originating from a convicted individual named Alhaji Koroma, pleading with Koita for assistance while claiming to be "under lock" with limited access to weapons, adding another layer of complexity to the prosecution's narrative.

As the prosecution sought an adjournment to allow Inspector Jusu to continue his testimony on May 15th, 2024, the courtroom remained captivated by the unfolding revelations, underscoring the gravity of the charges and the meticulous scrutiny of evidence in the pursuit of justice.