A Puntland court sentenced Abdifitah Abdinur to four years in prison for assaulting an 8-year-old Yemeni boy. Evidence, including video, confirmed his guilt. He is also banned from public service for a year and ordered to pay $1,500 in damages due to the attack.
In Garowe, the Puntland capital, a first-degree court sentenced Abdifitah Abdinur to four years in prison for assaulting an 8-year-old Yemeni boy at the INJI market. The victim’s family, living as refugees in Garowe, presented evidence of the assault, including a video recording of the incident. Abdinur, 42, admitted to the crime during the court proceedings.
The court subsequently affirmed his conviction, sentencing Abdinur to four years in incarceration and prohibiting him from public service for one year. He was also ordered to pay $1,500 in damages for the mental trauma and physical injuries inflicted on the victim, Mohamed Caadil Hussein. Judge Abdikarim Mohamed Nur highlighted an additional offense by noting Abdinuur’s illegal use of a government military uniform while undertaking public service duties, which aggravated the case against him.
The Puntland court’s decision underscores the judicial response to violence against children, particularly highlighting the protection of vulnerable communities like refugees. Abdifitah Abdinur faces significant penalties, including prison time, fines, and restrictions on public service, aiming to address the consequences of his criminal actions and serve justice for the young victim.
Original Source: www.garoweonline.com
