Mogadishu (KAAB TV) – On Sunday, the Somali Military Court issued death sentences, prison terms, and acquittals for several individuals accused of involvement in brutal clan-related killings in the Wanlaweyn district.
The case, which involved the murder and burning of a vulnerable elderly man, sparked nationwide outrage and drew intense public attention. The horrific acts were believed to be motivated by clan-based violence.
The Somali Armed Forces Court of First Instance handed down death sentences, to be carried out by firing squad, to the following individuals: Hassan Buule Isaaq, Yusuf Adan Hussein (Suuley), Abshir Cabdow Hassan Made, Mohamed Sayid Omar Awbiime, Omarey Iskoy Maame, Abuukar Da’uud Osman, Liibaan Abuukar Omar (Shiine), Yusuf Abuukey Maamo, and Jamaal Mohamed Qaadi.
The group was charged in connection with a mass killing in Warta Osman, a location several kilometers from the Wanlaweyn district, where they allegedly murdered 12 people and burned an elderly man identified as Isaaq Da’uud Mohamed.
The court also issued death sentences in absentia for several individuals who remain at large but are wanted by authorities: Ali Isxaaq Guuleed (Ali Yaris), Fu’aad Ahmed Mohamed (Duqow), Deqow Osman Nunow, Isse Abdi Mohamed (Alaan), Hussein Mohamed Qasim, and Abdi Mohamed Osman (Abdi Tuure).
Additionally, the court sentenced the following individuals to five years each in military prison for their roles in the burning of the elderly man: Abdifitaah Sokorey Gaduudow, Daahir Mukhtaar Shibow, Saah Hussein Ali, Abdihamid Abdullahi Siidow, Mohamed Daahir Osman, and Muslimo Abdi Kuusow.
However, Ahmed Salah Abuukar, Qasim Abdi Hassan Amin, Abuukar Yusuf Ali Ahmed, and Osman Abdulle Aliyow were acquitted and released after prosecutors failed to prove their involvement.