New Police Leadership Appointed in Tigray Region

The Tigray Regional Police has announced the appointment of new leadership for the regional police commission. Colonel Gebreyohannes Abate (Wedi Abate) has been appointed as the Commissioner of the Tigray Region Police Commission. Additionally, Colonel Niguse Woldegebriel (Wellega) has been appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of the commission. The appointments were officially announced on October 29, 2026.