Ethopia: Gonder City authorities implicate security forces’ involvement in surging crimes of kidnapping for ransom, murder; pledge to crack down

The historic city of Gonder is experiencing a wave crimes of kidnapping for ransom and murder. Photo: Social Media

Addis Abeba – In response to a surge in violent crimes, including robbery, kidnapping, and murder, that gripped the city of Gonder in the Amhara regional state, officials of the city’s peace and security bureau have hinted at the involvement of security forces in the crimes and vowed to take “decisive actions” against those responsible. The city’s Communication Bureau highlighted the severity of the situation,…