Fano forces have reportedly captured Ethiopian Army Colonial Melese Ashagirea amid renewed fighting in the Amhara region, according to local sources.
The reported capture comes as fighting has intensified in several parts of northern Ethiopia, with Fano forces carrying out attacks and counterattacks against Ethiopian federal troops.
Sources said Colonial Melese Ashagirea was captured during recent clashes. Details surrounding the circumstances of his capture remain limited, and his current condition has not been independently confirmed.
The reported development follows a series of clashes between Fano fighters and federal forces in different parts of the Amhara region. Local reports have also described movements by Fano forces and fighting around several towns and military positions.
The latest fighting has reportedly resulted in casualties and the loss or capture of military equipment on both sides, although independent figures remain unavailable.
The escalation comes amid continuing tensions between the Ethiopian federal government and armed groups in Amhara. Fighting in the region has persisted despite previous efforts to restore security and political stability.
The reported capture of a senior army officer could further highlight the intensity of the ongoing confrontation between federal forces and Fano fighters.
Further details regarding Colonial Melese Ashagirea’s capture and the circumstances surrounding the incident are expected as information emerges.
