Artist Anteneh Tekelku and two others shot dead in Welkite

Three people, including artist Anteneh Tekelku, were shot dead in the 'G & P' area of Welkite. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM local time while the artist was fixing his car. The other two victims have been identified as an Isuzu truck driver, Dinu Dula, and his assistant, Murad Wegbeza. Their bodies were sent to Addis Ababa for forensic examination and returned to Welkite this afternoon. No suspects have been arrested, and the perpetrators remain unknown. Local residents expressed growing concern over deteriorating security, citing frequent gunfire and robbery in the area. Attempts by Tikvah Ethiopia to reach local administrators and command post leaders for comment were unsuccessful.