Mogadishu (RBC) Somali military tribunal has on Monday ruled a death sentence against two armed militias whom the court said they were freelance militias in Mogadishu.
The court’s decision came after the two armed men were convicted on killing a government military officer weeks ago in Mogadishu which led for their capture.
The military court spokesperson Colonel Abdullahi Muse Kayse said the court gave red line to the freelance armed men and most if the operate as private security.
“Each person found armed will be sentenced to death penalty.” He said.
Speaking about the security of Mogadishu, the military court spokesperson Colonel Kayse said they also warned members of the Somali government who were using illegal and unregistered private security guards.
He said only the private security registered under the interior and defense ministries and members of the national army are allowed to hold weapons in the capital.
RBC Radio
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