Somali Supreme Court sentences two brothers in killing of Middle Shabelle district commissioner

The Somali Supreme Court on Saturday handed down verdicts in the case involving the murder of Hussein Hassan Molgale, the commissioner of Marerey district in the Middle Shabelle region.

The court sentenced Dadir Ali Osman to death for the murder of Commissioner Molgale, which occurred on March 30, 2024. Dadir admitted to killing the commissioner, citing revenge as the motive after Molgale had reportedly killed his brother. 

In contrast, the court acquitted Dadir's brother, Abdullah Ali Osman, finding him not guilty of involvement in the crime. The decision follows a previous ruling by the Court of First Instance of the Military, which also examined the case in June.

The murder of Commissioner Molgale has drawn significant attention due to its connection to a broader cycle of revenge killings, a persistent issue in some parts of Somalia. The case has progressed through various stages in the legal system, culminating in today's verdicts.