Mogadishu, Somalia – A Somali military court on Thursday executed three convicted Al-Shabaab members by firing squad in the capital, Mogadishu, after finding them guilty of deadly attacks targeting civilians and security forces.
According to a statement from Somali state media, the executed men — Qudama Hamza Yusuf, Abdi Hassan Roble, and Ibrahim Omar Shama’un — were sentenced for their direct involvement in a series of killings in Mogadishu and the Lower Shabelle region. The executions were carried out in accordance with the verdict of the military court of the Armed Forces.
Court documents revealed that the trio played active roles in planning and executing assassinations, planting roadside bombs, and coordinating attacks that resulted in the deaths of government personnel and civilians.
Military prosecutors presented evidence linking the men to specific terror incidents, including coordinated ambushes and targeted shootings, as part of Al-Shabaab’s ongoing insurgency against the Somali government and its allies.
The Somali government has intensified its crackdown on the al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group, especially following a spate of high-profile attacks in recent weeks. Thursday’s executions are seen as part of a broader strategy to deter extremist violence and reinforce state authority.
The military court reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and delivering justice for victims of terrorism. Families of those killed by Al-Shabaab operatives were reportedly present during the proceedings leading up to the execution.
Al-Shabaab has not yet commented on the executions. The group, which has waged a violent insurgency in Somalia for over 15 years, remains active in parts of southern and central Somalia despite sustained military operations by Somali forces and their international partners.