Mogadishu, Somalia – A Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) officer and a U.S.-trained Danab special forces soldier appeared before the Mogadishu military court on Saturday, accused of violently assaulting a school teacher who reported their involvement in a national examination scandal.
The two suspects were brought before the court after allegedly beating and opening fire on a high school teacher who caught them in possession of leaked Form 4 national examination materials.
According to court proceedings, the teacher confronted the men during the recently concluded exams and attempted to report the matter to authorities. In response, the duo reportedly retaliated with brutality, physically assaulting the teacher and firing gunshots at him in a bid to silence him.
The incident sparked widespread outrage on social media and among education stakeholders, who demanded justice and called for a stronger stance against exam malpractice, especially when committed by individuals in positions of power.
Military prosecutors presented initial evidence and witness testimony, confirming that the suspects used both physical force and their weapons to intimidate the teacher. The court stated that the case is under thorough review and assured the public that justice will be served, regardless of the suspects’ affiliations.
The Ministry of Education and the Somali Police Force condemned the attack, calling it an “unacceptable assault on educators and the integrity of Somalia’s education system.” The federal government has promised to reinforce security around examination processes and crack down on all forms of misconduct.
The court is expected to continue hearings in the coming days. If found guilty, the suspects could face significant prison terms under Somalia’s military and criminal laws.
This case marks one of the most high-profile instances of alleged abuse of power linked to national exams in Somalia, underlining the need for deeper reforms in both the education and security sectors.