Tuesday January 28, 2025

Kismayo (HOL) – The Jubbaland military court on Monday
commenced proceedings against Mukhtar Abdi Adan (Hoobiye), a former officer in
the Jubbaland Armed Forces accused of collaborating with the Al-Shabaab
militant group. 

During the hearing, the court reviewed the charges against
Adan. The Attorney General of the Jubbaland Armed Forces, Colonel Ismail Abdi
Ali, alleged that the accused began working with Al-Shabaab in 2021, providing
sensitive information about Jubbaland’s military operations to the group. 

The court’s chairman, Colonel Abdullahi Mahmud Ibrahim,
questioned Adan about the allegations, but the defendant denied the
charges. 

The court session was adjourned, with Chairman Ibrahim
announcing that further hearings would be scheduled to continue examining the
case against Mukhtar Abdi Adan. 

The case underscores ongoing efforts by Jubbaland
authorities to hold accountable those accused of aiding Al-Shabaab, which
continues to pose significant security challenges in the region, the court
said.