Two former intelligence officers accused of involving in the assassinations attempt of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed last June appear court on Tuesday. Police requested the court to get more time to continue its investigation and gathering evidences against Marcus Tsehaye and Tesfaye Urge. The police stated that while Mr. Tesfaye was working at the national intelligence, he was also working as an investigation officer. Both Mr. Tesfaye and Mr. Marcus have indicated that the police have already taken their pictures and figure prints. While it is not clear in whose office the police have found the poison, the lawyer opposed keeping Mr. Marcus in prison.

Source: News Business Ethiopia January 02, 2019 08:26 UTC