34 killed, 11 others went missing in west Wollega zone attack: Police Commission

Addis Ababa, November 3, 2020 (FBC) -The attack against civilians in west Wollega zone was committed by the rebel group OLF-Shene with the help of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the Oromia Police Commission confirmed.

Commissioner General Ararsa Merdassa, told journalists today that 34 people were killed in the attack and 11 others also went missing. A school and 50-60 houses were burned by the rebel group.

He said those who were arrested after the attack admitted that they had been receiving TPLF-sponsored training by traveling continuously to Mekelle, Tigray regional state.

The rebel group had been using Dimtsi Weyane (DW) and Oromia Media Network (OMN) to instigate attacks on civilians, which according to him is a justification for the link between the OLF-Shene and TPLF.

Works are underway to restore peace and ensure rule of law in the area, the Commissioner General said, also calling the public to show their commitment for peace.

He said the government, in partnership with other security forces, will work to wipe out the rebel group.