A Somali woman convicted of killing a 14-year-old girl in her care was executed by firing squad in Galkayo, officials say. The case sparked public outrage.
Somali Woman Executed by Firing Squad for Killing 14-Year-Old Girl
A Somali woman convicted of killing a 14-year-old girl who was living in her care was executed by firing squad on Tuesday in the central Somali city of Galkayo, according to judicial officials.
Hodan Mohamud Diiriye was sentenced to death by the Mudug Regional Court for the murder of Sabirin Abdulle Saylan, a teenager who had been staying in her household at the time of the crime.
Officials confirmed that the sentence was carried out at Galkayo’s designated execution ground under the Islamic legal principle of qisas, or retribution. In line with the law, the execution was carried out by representatives of the victim’s family.
The case drew widespread public outrage after details emerged showing that the victim was killed while under the care of the convicted woman. During the trial, prosecutors presented multiple pieces of evidence, including video footage, which the court said demonstrated the severity of the crime.
Throughout the proceedings, the victim’s family repeatedly called for the immediate enforcement of the death sentence and declined alternative forms of settlement permitted under Islamic law.
Somalia maintains the death penalty within a legal framework that combines statutory law, Islamic Sharia, and customary practices. Executions by firing squad are frequently used for serious crimes, particularly in Puntland, a semi-autonomous region where authorities have emphasized a firm approach toward violent offenses.
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