
ADDIS ABABA- The military operation launched by the government against Shene terrorist group to ensure rule of law has become successful as bringing members of the group before the law is well underway, so stated Oromia State Peace and Security Bureau.
Having a stay with The Ethiopian Herald deputy head of the bureau Colonel Abebe Geresu said that the terrorist group has been committing horrific crimes against Oromo people including homicide and other crimes against humanity.
He stressed that government has been repeatedly striving for solving problems related to the terrorist group peacefully. However, the terrorist group continued committing its destructive acts rejecting government and community leaders’ call for negotiation. As a result, the government has been forced to launch the operation.
He also noted that the group has been looting and destroying private and public properties in places they reached. Accordingly it has destroyed facilities like schools, health centers and other public institutions as its master TPLF did. Likewise it has been obstructing transportation services by blocking roads and destroying road infrastructure in many areas of the state.
Contrary to the values and culture of Oromo people, the terrorist group has been raping children and old women as well as burning people alive.
The currently launched operation has hit its target and helps the state in particular and the entire nation promote peace and security, he said adding that all residents of the state, which were under the control of the group have turned to their regular and formal activities.
Lauding community participation in the peace and security effort, he said that following fruitful operations, it is possible to come up with the desired peace, and he called on the community to boost their usual collaboration until the terrorist group vanishes forever.
BY TAMERU REGASA
The Ethiopian Herald 28 May 2022