Somali military executes soldier by firing squad for killing a civilian in Mogadishu

Somali military today Sunday, January 3, executed a soldier by firing squad after he was convicted of killing a civilian. He was strapped to wooden posts in scrubland and riddled with bullets. Military court assistant, Abdullahi Husein Mohamed told journalists on the spot that Mahiye Dyayow, 26, was convicted of killing a civilian in the town.

“On July 4, 2015 the first degree court of the military sat for the punishment case against defendant Mahiye Dyayow, aged 26 and who is ex-Security Agency soldier. On 10th February 2015, he killed late Mohamed Qassim Borow. This will serve a good example to all government forces, which should ensure reliable peace. This is to avoid killings and safeguard our Somali people. Any soldier who kills a person or loots property or food at the market or in refugee camps will be executed likewise.” Mohamed added