5 security elements injured in bomb blast south of Baghdad
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(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – On Wednesday, a source in the Interior Ministry announced, that five members of the federal police were injured in a bomb blast that targeted their patrol south of Baghdad.
The source said in an interview for IraqiNews.com “An explosive device exploded this evening in al-Arifiya area south of Baghdad, targeting a patrol for the Federal Police,” noting that, “The blast resulted in the injury of five police officers in addition to causing material damage. ”
The source, who asked anonymity, added: “A security force rushed to the scene and transported the wounded to a nearby hospital for treatment.”