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16 Killed and 57 Injured in Shooting Incident in Gambella Region, Residents Report
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 7 days ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Residents report that 16 people were killed and 57 others were injured when gunmen opened fire on public transport vehicles traveling under security escort in the Gambella region.
- A shooting incident targeting public transport vehicles occurred in the Abol Woreda area of the Gambella Region on September 18, 2026.
- The vehicles were traveling from Gambella City to the Nuer Zone under government security escort.
- Gunmen using heavy weapons opened fire on six passenger-filled vehicles out of a convoy of over ten.
- Residents reported that 16 people were killed and 57 others were injured, with some variations in casualty counts among different accounts.
- Regional officials, including the Peace and Security Bureau, confirmed that casualties occurred but did not provide detailed figures.
- Other regional officials declined to comment or were unavailable to respond to inquiries regarding the attack.
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