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| Iraq |
| Saddam’s Bodyguards Captured in Tikrit |
| 2003-07-25 |
| EFL U.S. troops detained 13 people -- including as many as 10 believed to be part of Saddam Hussein’s personal security team -- during a raid on a house south of Tikrit, the U.S. military said Friday. Maj. Gen. Ray Odierno, commander of the 4th Infantry Division, made the disclosure in a video-teleconference from Iraq with reporters at the Pentagon. The raid was based on intelligence from local Iraqis. Somebody taking a chance on the Saddam PowerBall drawing. Asked whether he believed U.S. forces were closing in on Saddam, Odierno said it was unclear whether the newly captured members of his security detail had been protecting him recently. Most likely not, that many people would draw too much attention. Plus, he’d be worried about one of them turning on him. He said U.S. troops also have spoken with one of Saddam’s wives. He did not identify her. Might mention that $25M alimony settlement. Odierno said officials are still sorting through the detainees. When asked if there were reports that Saddam himself was believed to be nearby, Odierno wouldn’t talk about any specifics but said there are a number of operations following up on a number of leads. Odierno said information from Iraqis has been "flowing in" in the past 24 hours. Being the second person to give up Saddam gets you squat. Odierno said his troops have detained 1,000 individuals in the past 30 days alone."We continue to tighten the noose," he said. Now there is a nice word picture. |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #2 It's only a matter of time, probably just hours before the powerball numbers come up. |
| Posted by: john 2003-7-25 3:20:57 PM |
| #1 Not with Saddam, but sent out as a distraction. "13 horses rode this way, Kemo Sabe, and one that way..." |
| Posted by: Chuck 2003-7-25 12:27:20 PM |