GALKAYO, Somalia – Puntland state in Somalia executed ten members of the Al-Shabaab militant group early on Saturday in Galkayo metropolis, the capital of the central Mudug area.
The execution by firing squad was reported by native police, marking a stern response from Puntland’s authorities to the persistent menace posed by Al-Shabaab, recognized for its lethal insurgency throughout Somalia.
The transfer has sparked discussions on the usage of capital punishment in combating Al-Shabaab, with some native sentiments on X (previously Twitter) expressing aid over the swift justice, whereas others debate the implications of such extreme penalties, particularly given the age of a few of the militants concerned in earlier incidents.
Nonetheless, it underscores Puntland’s dedication to eradicating Al-Shabaab’s affect via decisive authorized actions.