Iraqi security arrests 6 terrorists in 3 governorates
Iraqi security forces stand guard at a checkpoint at the entrance of Basra. Photo: AFP
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi security announced on Monday the arrest of six terrorists in three governorates, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported.
The Iraqi security mentioned in a statement that officers traced and arrested three terrorists, INA mentioned.
The statement indicated that one of these terrorists was on the run in one of the countries and tried to enter the capital, Baghdad.
The statement elaborated that the Iraqi security arrested two suspects in the northern Iraqi governorate of Kirkuk after being lured into a tight ambush.
The statement added that a third terrorist was arrested in the western Iraqi governorate of Anbar.
Last month, the Global Coalition against Daesh (ISIS) reported a decline in the attacks in Iraq and Syria during the first quarter of 2023 when terrorists are still active despite their defeat.
US Major General Matthew McFarlane, commander of the anti-jihadist coalition, stated that ISIS attacks in Iraq declined by 68 percent from the beginning of 2023 till the first week of April compared to the same period last year, i24 News reported.
Iraq announced in late 2017 the liberation of all its territories from the grip of ISIS, but the authorities are constantly launching security operations to pursue remnants of ISIS group that carry out attacks from time to time in the country.