Colonel Tewolde Gebretinsae announces his escape from captivity and arrival in Mekelle

Colonel Tewolde Gebretinsae stated in an interview with UMD media that he has escaped from captivity and arrived in Mekelle on Tuesday morning. The Colonel, who was held alongside Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede near the Eritrean border in Rama, explained that his escape was executed according to a plan finalized on Sunday evening and carried out on Monday morning.

He credited the cooperation of guards, drivers, and members of the Rama district administration for the success of the operation, which included selecting a route free of Eritrean forces. Colonel Tewolde clarified that he entered Mekelle alone, disguised as a civilian, noting that Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede and other colleagues arrived in the city separately.