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One Killed, Six Injured as Federal Police Open Fire in Negele Borana

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A 17-year-old was killed and at least six people were injured after Federal Police officers opened fire on residents in Negele Borana, Oromia region.

A 17-year-old youth named Murtii Issaaq Alii Duubaa was killed instantly when Federal Police opened fire on residents in the Goobicha neighborhood of Negele Borana town.
At least six other people were injured during the incident, which occurred on a morning following a home search and seizure of items like soap, shoes, and second-hand clothing.
Police were reportedly carrying out a crackdown on informal traders when residents demanded the return of their seized property.
Four of the injured were initially admitted to Negele Borana General Hospital, including 60-year-old Diida Xachee Yaabichoo and 55-year-old Aaminaa Godaanaa Duubaa.
Aaminaa Godaanaa Duubaa was severely injured while escorting her grandchildren to school and was later transferred to Hawassa Referral Hospital.
Murtii Issaaq Alii Duubaa was reportedly returning from exercising when he was shot, and his funeral was scheduled for the same afternoon.
An eyewitness stated that the victims were ordinary residents not involved in the dispute, rather than the informal traders targeted in the operation.
A local official confirmed the casualties and stated that the security forces' actions are under investigation.
The incident triggered widespread calls for accountability and justice among social media users in the Borana Zone.