Hawassa Stabbing Leaves One Dead; Three Suspects Arrested

A fatal stabbing incident occurred in Hawassa city, resulting in the death of a resident named Mr. Girma Washe. According to Hawassa City Police Deputy Commander Inspector Desalegn Dengiso, the victim and his wife were returning home on foot after visiting a patient at Hawassa Referral Hospital at approximately 11:40 PM. The attack took place in the Ama Park area of Tulo Kebele, located within Tula Sub-City. Attackers ambushed the couple in an apparent robbery attempt, stabbing Mr. Girma three times with a sharp object before fleeing when his wife raised an alarm. Although local residents and police rushed to save the victim, he died from his injuries, though his wife was saved unharmed. Following an intensive search operation supported by the local community, police successfully arrested three suspects who were hiding. Inspector Desalegn noted that one of the apprehended individuals was previously suspected of similar robbery crimes, and a detailed investigation is ongoing.