On January 24th, the Somali Military Court announced a pivotal verdict in a high-profile murder case that had gripped the nation. The court’s ruling brought a sense of closure to the tragic killing of Liiban Mohamed Abdi Hayle and reaffirmed the commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law in Somalia.
The case dates back to October 10th, when Liiban Mohamed Abdi Hayle, a young woman in her twenties, was brutally killed in the Myanfull checkpoint area while traveling in a Hormuud Telecom vehicle to Mogadishu. The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including witness testimonies, forensic reports, and material evidence, implicating three suspects in the heinous crime.
After a thorough examination of the evidence and legal proceedings, the court delivered its verdict. Yacquub Abdirrahman Ibrahim Adan, the primary accused, was found guilty of premeditated murder and sentenced to qisas, the Islamic legal principle of retributive justice, for the killing of Liiban Mohamed Abdi Hayle. The court cited clear evidence, including eyewitness accounts and forensic reports, that directly linked Yacquub to the fatal shooting.
However, the court cleared Ibrahim Moalin Hassan Mohamed Nur and Hassan Ali Hussein Abdi, the two co-accused, of the charges due to insufficient evidence against them. The court ordered their immediate release unless they were wanted for other offenses.
The verdict was met with a sense of relief and validation by many Somalis, who had closely followed the case and demanded justice for the victim. The ruling sent a strong message that no one is above the law and that the judicial system is committed to delivering fair and impartial verdicts based on evidence.
Those dissatisfied with the court’s decision have the option to appeal within 30 days, as per the legal procedures.
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