Among the pictures released by the federal police is a picture showing various counterfeit security outfits allegedly to be used by detained suspects. The remaining 155 suspects detained were members of organized robbers who have threatened the society by committing robberies carrying weapons including knives. The statement claimed the suspects were caught with their confidential documents, fake identity cards, Kalashnikov rifles, bombs, guns, a lot of ammunition and various security uniforms, a lot of money, stolen vehicles and various properties. The task force called on religious people and residents of Addis Abeba city and its surroundings to work closely with the government security structure and provided toll-free telephone lines. In A separate statement, the Addis Abeba Police announced yesterday that after it implemented various coordinated plans in areas of the city frequented by individuals who commit crimes including, it has detained more than than 280 suspects along with evidences.

Source: Ethiopian News January 16, 2023 16:20 UTC