Military court postpones hearing on murder case in Kismayu

A military court in Kismayu has deferred hearing of case in which a soldier is accused of killing his wife and ordered the prosecution to conclude investigations into the case.

The accused, Abdullahi Aasad Ismael allegedly shot dead his wife Muhubo Mohamed Guure in Halanley location April 15 barely three months after the two married in January 15.

Judge Bashir Mohamed Khaire set the hearing of the case for May 15.