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Addis Ababa Police Apprehends Fake Transport Inspector Involved in Kidnapping
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Addis Ababa police arrested a suspect who posed as a transport inspector, kidnapped a driver at gunpoint, and was later found with weapons and stolen cables at his residence.
- Addis Ababa police arrested a suspect named Tegegn Wodded for kidnapping and robbery.
- The incident occurred on October 27, 2026, around 8:30 AM in Kolfe Keraniyo Sub-city, Woreda 7, near Anfo Kella.
- The suspect wore a reflective vest, claimed to be a transport inspector, and flagged down a driver with license plate Code 3-07482.
- After taking the victim's driver's license under the guise of a traffic violation, the suspect entered the vehicle and forced the driver to move.
- The suspect brandished a handgun and announced the kidnapping, ordering the driver to proceed to a location of his choosing.
- The victim drove toward police officers and shouted for help, prompting the suspect to fire a shot into the air before being captured.
- A court-authorized search of the suspect's home recovered one Turkish-made pistol with 14 rounds of ammunition, a reflective vest, a bayonet, and numerous stolen electrical cables.
- Police advised the public to demand identification and badges from individuals claiming to be legal authorities while wearing reflective gear.
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