Ethiopia: Ambush On Sesame-Laden Trucks in Amhara Region Leaves One Dead, Several Vehicles Destroyed

Ethiopia: Ambush On Sesame-Laden Trucks in Amhara Region Leaves One Dead, Several Vehicles Destroyed

Addis Abeba -- An attack on heavy trucks transporting sesame from Gondar to Bahir Dar, in the crisis-hit Amhara regional state, late last week resulted in the death of one driver and the burning of more than six vehicles, residents told Addis Standard.

Killings of northern drivers in South-East unacceptable – ACF

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) yesterday expressed concern over the attacks on drivers of trucks conveying goods from the North to the South-East by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The ACF warned that the killings of the drivers and the destruction of their vehicles constitute a serious threat to national security that could lead to the breakdown of law and order and generalised anarchy. This comes as the Departm…

Ambush on sesame-laden trucks in Amhara region leaves one dead, several vehicles destroyed - Addis Standard

(Photo: Social media) Addis Abeba – An attack on heavy trucks transporting sesame from Gondar to Bahir Dar, in the crisis-hit Amhara regional state, late last week resulted in the death of one driver and the burning of more than six vehicles, residents told Addis Standard. A resident, who requested anonymity for security reasons, stated that the attack occurred around 3:00 AM on Friday, 28 February, 2025. The incident targeted heavy trucks carry…