Kismayo Regional Court Sentences Hassan Abdullahi to Death for Matricide

In a solemn ruling on Monday, the regional court in Kismayo, Somalia, delivered a verdict of death by execution for Hassan Abdullahi, a 37-year-old man who had confessed to intentionally killing his mother, Halimo Hassan Omar, in June of last year. The court, following several hearings, established Hassan’s guilt, leading to the sentencing. The execution is slated to be carried out in the imminent days.

Hassan Abdullahi’s crime shocked the local community, as he had recently been repatriated from the Diaspora by his mother, who had hoped to provide him with a fresh start and an opportunity for rehabilitation. Tragically, this effort was met with a deeply disturbing act of violence, resulting in the loss of Halimo Hassan Omar’s life.

The residents of Kismayo, profoundly disturbed by the severity of the crime, expressed their shock and disbelief. They emphasized their faith in the justice system, affirming that the perpetrator would be held accountable in strict adherence to the law.

This disturbing incident has reverberated through the community, leaving its residents in a state of profound sorrow and disbelief as expressed by the residents.