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Man Convicted in Absentia for Robbery and Stabbing Apprehended After Two Years

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Man Convicted in Absentia for Robbery and Stabbing Apprehended After Two Years
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Usman Musa, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison in absentia for robbery and grievous bodily harm in Dire Dawa, has been arrested after a two-year manhunt.

  • Usman Musa was arrested in Dire Dawa after a two-year search following a 20-year prison sentence in absentia.
  • The crimes occurred on November 21, 2022, at the Dalol fuel station in the Jelo Belina rural kebele of Dire Dawa.
  • The perpetrator entered the fuel station with the intent to rob cashiers and sprayed chili powder into their eyes.
  • He stabbed one victim in the chest and neck, causing severe bodily harm, and injured another employee's hand.
  • Musa was initially captured by the community and charged, but was granted bail by the court to follow his trial out of custody.
  • He failed to appear for his court date and spent two years evading police by changing addresses.
  • He was finally re-arrested with the assistance of the local community and militia members and sent to prison.