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Addis Ababa Police Continue Investigation into Yordanos Ambelu's Murder
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Addis Ababa police are continuing their investigation into the murder of Yordanos Ambelu by primary suspect Eyob Endale, leading to multiple arrests including security guards and the suspect's father.
- The Addis Ababa Police Commission confirmed that the investigation into the murder of Yordanos Ambelu by primary suspect Eyob Endale is ongoing.
- The murder took place on October 6, 2026, at approximately 8:10 PM within the compound of the National Archives and Library Agency (Wemezekir) in Lideta Sub-city.
- The suspect admitted to purchasing an onion-cutting knife beforehand, traveling with the victim to the compound, and stabbing her four times during a disagreement.
- Following the crime, the suspect fled toward Hawassa and stopped in Mojo before returning to the Kality area of Addis Ababa.
- Police tracked the suspect using technology in collaboration with the Information Network Security Agency (INSA) and arrested him within 48 hours.
- Four security guards were arrested for failing to search the suspect upon entry and for failing to transport the victim to the hospital.
- An additional 36 individuals who were present in the compound at the time are also under detention and investigation.
- The suspect's father, Ato Endale, was arrested for attempting to help his son escape and was subsequently released on bail by the court.
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