MOGADISHU, Somalia – The High Court of the Armed Forces of Somalia has on Saturday sentenced to death two men who are said to be members of the Al-Shabaab group after committing murders in the city of Galkayo, the capital of Mudug region.
The two men Anas Abduqadir Ali Mohamud known as Salman and Adan Mursal Mohamed Macalin also known as Idow, were previously sentenced to death by the First Instance Court on May 22 of this year 2023.
The chairman of the Supreme Court of the Armed Forces, General Liban Ali Yarow, announced the death sentence of Anas Abduqadir and Aden Mursal, who were members of the Al-Shabaab group.
The two Al-Shabaab members were said to have killed many people in Galkayo, including Ilmi Ali Guled, Abdi Adan Siad, and Mohamed Jama Mohamed, all of whom were killed by men when they came out of the mosques where they prayed. Prayers, as announced by the Supreme Court of the armed forces.
Anas and Adan were arrested by the security forces on April 17, 2023, at which time it was pointed out that the two of them targeted Abdi Bille’s car with an explosion, which was being driven by a soldier of the Somali National Force.
In conclusion, General Liban Ali Yarow, who announced the execution sentence, also said that everyone who is part of Al-Shabaab or who is involved in such a way will be brought to justice.
