Brigadier General Tefera Mamo says his lawyer has been arrested on suspicion of 'violently overthrowing the constitutional order'!
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| Menen Haile wife of General Tefera Mamo |
The general was taken by helicopter from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar on Friday, May 20, 2022. He was arraigned in the Amhara Regional State Supreme Court in Bahir Dar at 8 p.m.
The general, who had been detained for days at the Bahir Dar City Administration Police Station at the Ninth Police Station, was told by police today that he was being held on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the constitutional order.
In addition to him, the BBC interviewed his lawyer and said he had heard that there were suspects in the process but that they were still in custody.
At today's hearing, Brigadier General Tefera, May 08, 2014 he told the court about his arrests and beatings.
The General, who came to Addis Ababa for medical treatment a few days ago, was arrested on May 8, 2014. He said goodbye to their friend and drove around ten o'clock when they arrived at the center of the ring road near the church of Joseph.
"They stopped him because they were hit by a car and then forced them into another car and punched him when they tried to get in," the lawyer said.
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| Brigadier General Tefera Mamo |
"I did not know where they were going to take me," he said.
He said the attack was carried out by armed and civilian security guards and a large number of them.
His lawyer said he was in good health today and had a swollen forehead.
At first, He did not know the identities of the individuals, but later took him to a dark place, locked them in an underground room, and confiscated his cell phones, notebooks, and vehicles.
He told the court today that he had been blindfolded and kept out of sight for two days.
After that, he brought them to Bahir Dar by helicopter and why did they come to Bahir Dar? Is it a question in the Amhara region? He told the BBC he had not heard whether the state was looking for him and that he had heard from investigators that the investigation had begun and was being carried out by a coalition of federal and state police.
The general was asked by the BBC if he had had such concerns before, and he replied that he had no suspicion that such a thing would happen.
At today's hearing, the police stated that he had not started an investigation and that he had accepted the suspect's statement and asked for an appointment.
"There is no doubt about this, but even if I do, it is not necessary to make an appointment to gather evidence. I recently came to Addis Ababa for a medical trip. Let me consider it," he said.
The court has scheduled June 02 for a full investigation into the allegations.
General Tefera Tefera Mamo is married and has four children.
His wife, Menen Haile, recently stated that he had come to Addis Ababa from Bahir Dar to seek medical attention for the bullets in his legs.
Brigadier General Tefera Mamo, a senior officer in the Ethiopian Defense Forces for years, has been jailed for years along with other military leaders on charges of plotting a coup ten years ago.
Following the administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, he was released from prison and served in various capacities.
Recently, Tigray forces were leading the region's special forces during the war in the Amhara and Afar regions, and he were relieved of his responsibilities a few months ago.
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