Puntland Court Sentences Man to Prison for Assaulting Yemeni Child

A Puntland court has sentenced Abdifitah Abdinur to four years in prison for assaulting an 8-year-old Yemeni boy. The court revealed evidence of the assault and Abdinur’s illegal use of a military uniform. He was also fined $1,500 and banned from public service for a year.

In Garowe, Puntland, a first-degree court has sentenced Abdifitah Abdinur to four years in prison for the assault of an 8-year-old Yemeni boy at the INJI market. The victim’s family, who are refugees, currently lives in the city. Evidence, including video footage documenting the assault, was presented during the court proceedings.

Abdinur, aged 42, confessed to the crime in court. The Garowe First Degree Court consequently convicted him, in addition to prohibiting him from holding any public service position for one year. He was also ordered to pay a fine of $1,500 to compensate for the victim’s mental trauma and injuries.

Judge Abdikarim Mohamed Nur, who presided over the case, highlighted that Abdinur had illegally donned a government military uniform while working in public service, which aggravated the severity of the charges against him.

In summary, Abdifitah Abdinur received a four-year prison sentence for assaulting an 8-year-old Yemeni boy in Puntland. The legal proceedings demonstrated not only the criminal act but also Abdinur’s illegal activities related to public service. The case underlines the judiciary’s response to violence against vulnerable populations.

Original Source: www.garoweonline.com