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Association Confirms Release of Kidnapped Drivers in West Wollega
BBC · 5 days ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
The Ethiopian Heavy Truck Drivers Association has confirmed that nine association members and other drivers kidnapped by militants near Gimbi town in West Wollega have been released.
- Heavy truck drivers kidnapped by militants near Gimbi town in the West Wollega Zone of the Oromia region have been released.
- Ethiopian Heavy Truck Drivers Association President Solomon Zewdu confirmed the release of nine association members who were held captive following an attack on September 6.
- The total number of hostages at the time was between 13 and 14, and all have reportedly been freed.
- Solomon stated he had no information on how the hostages were released or if a ransom was paid.
- The drivers were released on Friday, after nearly two weeks in captivity.
- At least nine fuel tanker trucks were completely or partially destroyed by fire during the initial attack.
- Militants stopped the vehicles by shooting, abducted the drivers, and set the trucks ablaze.
- A local government official stated that the Oromo Liberation Army and unidentified armed groups operate in the area, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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