The Metekel Integrated Task force announced that it has retaliated bandits who killed at least seven civilians and wound one another in Mandura district of Metekel Zone in Benishangul- Gumuz Regional State.
In a counter offensive carried out by the task-force right after the attack, ten bandits were killed immediately and five others surrendered to the task-force, coordinator of the task force Asrat Deniero has said.
The Metekel zone has seen improving security situation after the task-force become operational four months ago.
He said so 3,500 bandits who surrendered to the national task force are leading peaceful life.
