Ethiopia Arrests 82 ISIS Suspects; Foils Major "Terror Mission" Firstpost Africa
Ethiopia Arrests 82 ISIS Suspects; Foils Major "Terror Mission" | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Ethiopian authorities have foiled a major ISIS terror plot, arresting 82 suspected militants across several regions. The crackdown targeted operatives planning coordinated attacks on religious institutions, public spaces, and government sites. Officials say the suspects were part of a broader ISIS network attempting to expand its foothold in the Horn of Africa. Weapons, explosives, and communication devices were seized during the raids. The Ethiopian National Intelligence and Security Service confirmed that the operation disrupted imminent threats and dismantled sleeper cells. This marks one of the largest anti-terror operations in the country in recent years, as security concerns grow across the region.
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