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Ethopia: Police detain 33 for alleged theft amid Merkato fire; nine Injured in blaze

Ethopia: Police detain 33 for alleged theft amid Merkato fire; nine Injured in blaze

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Published on 2024-10-22 14:47:28

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Addis Abeba: The Addis Abeba Police announced on Tuesday the detention of 33 individuals for alleged thefts committed during a fire that erupted in the Shema Tera area of Merkato, the city’s largest market.

The police reported that the fire, which occurred on the evening of 21 October 2024, resulted in significant damage to properties within the market and its surroundings. The city police noted that it is working with the Federal Police’s forensic investigation team to “determine the cause of the fire.”

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