A local resident who wished to remain anonymous, told Addis Standard that the militiamen killed three people namely Uwe Girma, Abdu Ibrahim, Abdulwahid Jemal and the injured Abdu Sayid following clashes with security forces. Darra district has become a scene of escalating violent conflicts as government forces separately battle the Fano militia and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). The father of five told Addis Standard that returning to his village means putting his family at risk amid ongoing conflicts between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), Fano, and government forces. He explained that the Darra district security council is actively exploring ways to enable farmers to return to their villages and resume their farm works, while facilitating the transportation of supplies. In December 2023, Addis Standard reported a relentless attack on the Dara district community spanning two days.
