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Militants Kidnap Drivers and Burn Fuel Tankers in West Wollega

AI SUMMARY

Militants attacked a convoy of fuel tankers in Oromia's West Wollega Zone on September 6, burning several trucks and kidnapping multiple drivers.

Armed militants attacked a convoy of fuel tankers traveling towards Assosa via Dembi Dollo in West Wollega on September 6.
Multiple fuel tankers were set on fire during the attack, with estimates suggesting around nine vehicles were affected.
The Ethiopian Heavy Truck Drivers Association reported that more than eight drivers were kidnapped, while only one driver managed to escape.
An advocacy group, 'The Drivers' Voice', estimated the number of abducted individuals to be at least 14, noting that assistants may also have been taken.
The Ethiopian Heavy Truck Drivers Association notified government authorities, who are currently monitoring the situation.
No comments or responses could be obtained from local administration officials or the Ethiopian Federal Police regarding the incident.
A total of 116 drivers, assistants, and passengers were killed, and 608 others were kidnapped in various security incidents during 2024/25.