Killing by government forces in Ganji, West Wollega (30 May 2026)
- Ref
- OHRM-2026-0440
- Date of incident
- Zone
- West Wollega
Saamu'eel Shaamoo was shot and killed in front of his family and neighbours in Lalisaa Ganjii kebele, Ganji distict, on 30 May. He and his friend, another youth, named Saamu'eel Asaffaa, were returning home after bathing in a local river. His friend was abducted by the same soldiers who killed Saamu’eel. ONM reported that neither of the youngsters had any connections to any political organisation.
Source: Oromia Support Group, OSG Report 74 (2026-09-07), p.41. https://oromiasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/OSG-Report-74-7-September-2026.pdf