Police Officer Arrested After Beating Driver in Gamo Zone

A police officer was arrested after a video went viral showing him physically assaulting a Dangote truck driver in Boreda Woreda, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. The incident occurred on October 3, 2019 (Ethiopian calendar), following a dispute between police and drivers near a coal supply site. Boreda Woreda police commander, Deputy Inspector Abraham Ayele, confirmed the arrest and stated that an investigation is underway. Dangote company has reported that their drivers are frequently subjected to harassment and demands for illegal payments by local authorities and youth groups. They have formally requested that authorities intervene to stop these illegal practices and ensure the rule of law.