8 people killed, injured in Baquba

Diyala (IraqiNews.com) Eight persons were killed and injured on Saturday due to an Improvised Explosive Device amid Baquba.

The security forces in Diyala has blocked on Saturday all roads in the province in anticipation of armed attacks against the security departments.

Security source stated to Iraqi News (IraqiNews.com) “An IED that was emplaced in front of a house near the Notary Dept in central Baqouba exploded killing three persons and wounding five of the house’s family.”

“Security force hurried to the explosion spot, then transported the injured to a hospital for treatment while the dead bodies were sent to the morgue,” the source added.