Mogadishu Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Fatal Stabbing of Husband in Dayniile District
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Police in the Somali capital arrested a woman Thursday on suspicion of fatally stabbing her husband in the city’s Dayniile district, according to the Banadir Regional Police Command.
The suspect, identified as Fadumo Mohamed Osman, was taken into custody shortly after the killing of her husband, Hassan Mohamed Nur. Authorities said Nur died of severe injuries sustained in a knife attack allegedly carried out by his wife.
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The police command said investigators are working to determine the motive and timeline of the incident. Osman remains in custody and will be brought before the courts once the inquiry is complete, authorities said.
- Incident: Fatal stabbing reported in Mogadishu’s Dayniile district
- Suspect: Fadumo Mohamed Osman
- Victim: Hassan Mohamed Nur
- Status: Suspect arrested; investigation ongoing
- Next steps: Case to be referred to court following the police inquiry
Police did not release further details on what preceded the stabbing or whether there had been any prior complaints involving the couple. No timeline for court proceedings was provided.
The Banadir Regional Police Command noted that deadly domestic violence cases between couples have been on the rise in parts of Somalia, with several suspects currently in custody awaiting trial. The force did not provide figures but said it would release additional information as the investigation progresses.
Authorities have not disclosed whether Osman has obtained legal counsel. She has not been formally charged, and under Somali law, suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Dayniile district incident adds to a series of recent cases that have heightened concern over domestic violence in and around Mogadishu. Police urged patience as detectives complete their work and said updates would be issued through official channels.
Anyone with information relevant to the Dayniile case is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.
