A series of killings have rocked the Oromo region of Ethiopia in the past week. These indiscriminate killings, include the murder of a mayor and a clash involving military that left civilians dead.

The Oromo branch of BBC News reported a story that has startled many folks. A group of unidentified culprits wearing plain civilians clothes murder the Mayor of Guliso, which is a town situated in the volatile Wollega province of Ethiopia.

The intruders where reportedly armed when they entered the mayors home. How they accessed the mayors home remains unknown for the time being. They body of Guliso’s mayor Abebe Tekalign was found lying in a pool blood. The culprits who carried out the killing left without a trace.

The local police force in the Oromo regional state announced they would be conducting a proper inquiry and investigation into the matter, according to the report published by BBC Afaan Oromo.

In a separate incident, a clash between Ethiopian troops and unknown assailants left two dead, according to a widely publicized report from the Amharic branch of DW Germany. 

Unknown assailants reportedly hurled a hand grenade at Ethiopian military personnel in the town of Gidami in the Oromo region’s Kellem province. The troops responded by opening fire on the culprits but instead hit innocent bystanders.

Two people where struck by the hail of bullets. Both victims died instantly on the spot from the gun shot wounds according to the Amharic branch of DW Germany. Further more the report by DW Germany’s Amharic branch contained testimony from residents that witnessed the incident.

Thr residents refused to comment directly on the incident but revealed various armed factions and security forces where responsible for the deteriorating security situation.

The Oromo region of Ethiopia has been wracked by wide scale violence in recent months. The Federal Government of Ethiopia led by Abiy Ahmed still remains unable to subdue, let alone stabilize the situation.

We will keep you updated with the latest developments and updates from the region.

Halgan Media.