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Adigrat Police Report Security Restoration and Arrests
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Adigrat City Police Commander Inspector Ataklti Gebrehiwot announced that police reorganization efforts and community cooperation have led to dozens of arrests following a period of severe insecurity.
- Adigrat City Police Commander Inspector Ataklti Gebrehiwot stated that armed groups and individuals created severe insecurity in the city day and night.
- The Tigray conflict led to the release of over 600 inmates from the correctional facility and more than 150 suspects from police custody, while the security structure collapsed.
- Armed groups of 5 to 20 individuals attempted robberies and thefts at government and public institutions using firearms and other weapons.
- Community elders, traders, religious leaders, youths, and militias worked to prevent looting before formal security operations were restored.
- Over 95 percent of police officers returned to work following a call for duty, operating free from political influence.
- Task forces comprising militias, youths, and community police were organized across zones to strengthen security.
- Recent police operations and spot checks resulted in the arrest of over 32 convicts, 47 suspects in theft and robbery, and six high-priority wanted suspects.
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