The group members targeted civilians, government officials and law enforcement forces, according to Oromia Region Communications Affairs office. Suspects were captured in Addis Ababa allegedly while on a mission to assassinate high ranking government officials, activists and prominent figures, claims government – as reported by FBC. Captured members of “Aba Torbe” are also linked to armed groups operating in Western Oromia region – where there was a reported fighting between Ethiopian Defense Force and the radical and militant Oromo ethno-nationalist group – Oromo Liberation Front (OLF). Also, government services in West and East Wollega including in zones like Qelem and Horo Guduru were shut as the armed groups were in control of these areas. The police chief explicitly linked security problems in Western Oromo region of Ethiopia to Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) gunmen.

Source: Ethiopian News December 24, 2018 14:37 UTC