Islamic State senior leader arrested in Baghdad: Military
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) An Islamic State senior leader, who is known to be the main funder of the so-called South Baghdad State, was arrested in the capital, the military intelligence said.
In a statement, the department said troops, in collaboration with intelligence of the Interior Ministry, managed to arrest one of the main IS members in al-Aadhamiya region in Baghdad.
“The terrorist is known as Abu Dalia. He is the main funder of the so-called South Baghdad State. He was possessing fake identities to mislead security services,” the statement said.
“The militant is the brother of three terrorists who were previously arrested,” it added.
Four civilians wounded in southern Baghdad bomb blast
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) Four persons were wounded as a bomb blast took place on Friday in south of Baghdad, a security source was quoted saying.
“A bomb went off near a market in al-Suwaib region, south of Baghdad,” a security source told Baghdad Today.
“The blast left four people wounded, with no victims,” the source, who preferred anonymity, added.
Ambulances, according to the source, transferred the injured to hospitals for treatment.