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Casualties Reported in Metekel Zone Armed Attack
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Seven people were killed and four others were wounded in an armed attack on a public transport vehicle in the Metekel Zone of the Benishangul-Gumuz region.
- Armed individuals attacked a public transport vehicle traveling from Chagni to Gilgel Beles in the Metekel Zone.
- Seven people were killed and four others were wounded in the attack.
- Residents and local reports indicate that several passengers were also abducted during the incident.
- Ato Gragn Gudeta, Chairperson of the Regional Council's Standing Committee for Justice, Peace, and Democracy, confirmed the attack and urged the government to act.
- Mandura District Administrator Ato Bewa Bult hung up when contacted for comment and did not answer subsequent calls.
- Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Peace and Security Bureau Head Ato Binyam Mengesha stated that the region is investigating the attack and blaming extremist Fano activity for the unrest.
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