Hailemedhin Abera Tegegn, a Muslim is the ‘alleged’ hijacker of the flight from Addis Ababa to Rome last night. He was also the co-pilot on the fight. The plane landed safely in Geneva, Switzerland and Hailemedhin Abera Tegegn was taken into custody without incident. There are numerous stories going around as to why this guy hijacked the plane. The most common reason given for the hijacking of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 702 #ET702 was because Hailemedhin Abera Tegegn wanted asylum in Switzerland.
There haven’t been any reports yet if any Americans were onboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 702 #ET702.
Hijacker is identified as Hailemedhin Abera Tegegn,31 arrested after Ethiopian Airlines flight forced 2land in Geneva http://t.co/r1U5YnPJof
— Eri gold (@miningineritrea) February 17, 2014
Minister Redwan Hussein said Ethiopia may ask for the extradition of Hailemedhin Abera Tegegn, 31, the co-pilot… http://t.co/27ULYO4ALk
— Tigrai Online (@tigraionline) February 17, 2014