Mogadishu (KAAB TV) – Police forces in the Banadir region, particularly officers from the Warta Nabadda district station in Mogadishu, have arrested Hassan Abdikarin and Shukri Ali, who are accused of torturing and injuring a 13-year-old girl.
The victim, Aasho Ali, had been living in the home of the two suspects at the time of the abuse.
According to a statement issued by the Banadir Regional Police Command, the suspects will be referred to the competent court to face justice for the crimes committed against the young girl who lived in their care.
In a separate development, the Court of First Instance of the Mudug region in Puntland has sentenced Hodan Mohamud Diriye to death after finding her guilty of brutally killing Sabirin Saylaan, a 14-year-old girl who had been living with her.
The young girl who was subjected to a brutal suffering and torture before being killed was found in the house of the suspects where details of torture and abuse was clearly visible such as bruises on her face and body. Also, her hair was forcibly shaved by them.
The Police Command also urged members of the community to report similar cases of abuse so that authorities can respond promptly.
“Somali citizens everywhere are requested to share such information with the security agencies if they come across these acts, so that we can uphold our responsibility to protect Somali children,” the statement from the Banadir Regional Police said.