Homes / property burned or looted in Sayo, Kellem Wollega (3 Apr 2026)

One example of intimidation combined with looting and extortion was the attack by security forces on Tariku Abdissa in Botoso village, Sayo district, Qellem Wallega, in the early hours of 3 April. He and his family were severely beaten after security forces broke into his house and stole his clothes, three pairs of shoes, his wife’s mobile phone and all the food they had prepared. They accused him and his wife of preparing the food for OLA before consuming it themselves. The forces demanded 10,000 birr in exchange for not detaining Tariku, but released him after taking his new mobile phone.

Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 73 (2026-06-12), p.57. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-73-12-June-2026.pdf