Soldiers executed for murder of civilians in Kismayo

Jubbaland authorities hanged seven soldiers on Friday who were convicted of killing civilians in Kismayo, a senior court official has said.

The soldiers were condemned for killing two civilians in the port town of Kismayo according to an official from the military court.

They were sentenced to death today after the court found evidences of their case, adds the official.

The execution took place at Aga-Dhiig area near the beach.

The court also sentenced three other soldiers to three years in jail.