Galgaduud (KAAB TV) – The Galgaduud Regional Court of Appeal has officially announced the reopening of the high-profile case concerning the brutal murder of a mother, Safia Dahir Wehliye, and her three daughters, who were tragically killed last month in an area near Qayib.
The court’s decision was formally issued in an official statement released on October 29, 2025, confirming that the appeal proceedings will be reviewed once again.
The defendants — Abdi Osman Abdullahi, Ayoub Mohamed Abdi, and Ali Adan Hussein — were previously convicted of the murders, but the case has now been reopened following an official complaint challenging the fairness and conduct of the earlier trial.
According to the Court of Appeal’s announcement, the renewed hearing aims to re-evaluate all evidence, witness testimonies, and procedural aspects of the previous trial.
The court stated that this decision was made in response to concerns raised by defense representatives and members of the public who questioned whether due process was adequately observed.
The court has scheduled the new hearing to commence on November 5, 2025, in Dhusamareb, the capital of Galgaduud region. All relevant parties, including the defendants, their legal teams, and regional security officers, have been officially summoned to attend.
In its statement, the Galgaduud Court emphasized that the purpose of reopening the case is to ensure full justice and transparency, underscoring that any verdict must be based solely on credible evidence and in accordance with Somali law and judicial procedure.
“The Court of Appeal is committed to guaranteeing a fair hearing and ensuring that the victims — the late Safia Dahir Wehliye and her children — receive true justice,” the statement read in part.
The decision to revisit the case has drawn widespread public attention across Somalia, with community members and civil society organizations expressing strong interest in seeing the case handled with integrity and professionalism.
Many Somalis have called for swift but fair judicial proceedings that reinforce public confidence in the nation’s justice system.
This case remains one of the most emotionally charged and closely watched trials in recent months, symbolizing broader concerns about justice, accountability, and the protection of women and children in Somalia.