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Two minors arrested in connection with the murder of ‘sorcerer’ confess to accessory in court

29 Mar 2012, 11:07 AM
Ahmed Nazeer
Two minors arrested and charged with the murder of Ali Hassan ‘Ayyube’, 76 of Kudahuvadhoo in Haa Dhaalu pleaded guilty to accessory in court today.
Newspaper Haveeru reported that the two 16 year-olds were charged with spying on Hassan before the murder, and assisting the assailants to hide the weapons they used to murder Hassan.
Another 17 year old boy was also summoned to court today in connection with the case, and charged for involvement in murdering Hassan.
He told the court that he wishes to continue the trial with a lawyer and the judge granted his request.

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