Addis Ababa, February 6, 2021 (FBC) -The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) said it has gathered and analyzed the information about 420 detained top TPLF political and military leaders.
According to a statement issued by NISS following the end of its six-month performance review meeting, the political and military leaders were accused of participating in the anti-peace move of the TPLF junta.
The statement added that the Security Service had also completed collecting and compiling information about 682 members of the junta who took part in criminal activities.
The Security Service gave the information to the security sector so that they will be held accountable, the statement added.
It added measures were taken against 23 employees of the Security Service for abusing their power , collaborating with the junta and misusing information.
It further said the Security Service had gathered information about more than 432 individuals suspected of having link with OLF-Shene, Gumuz militants and other cross border crimes.
As part of efforts to foil terrorist attacks, the Security Service had gathered information about 233 suspects and gave it to pertinent bodies. Some 13 suspects were also arrested, the statement indicated.
According to the statement, the Security Service is working in collaboration with other relevant bodies to make the upcoming general election peaceful.