Iraqi police arrests 8 ISIS elements, including prominent leader, south of Kirkuk
Iraqi security forces. File photo.
(IraqiNews.com) Kirkuk – A source in Kirkuk Police Command said on Thursday, that 8 ISIS elements, including a prominent leader, had been arrested south of the province.
The head of Kirkuk Police, Sarhad Qader, said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “Today, a force belonging to the police conducted a raid operation in different areas in southern Kirkuk,” pointing out that, “The operation resulted in the arrest of eight ISIS elements who were working as a group.”
Qader also added, “A leader within the ISIS called Yaser Muhammed was among the detained group,” noting that, “He carried out a number of terrorist operations in the province.”