BAGHDAD - ISF arrested 2 wanted AQI terrorist-group members Jan. 11, during 2 joint security ops conducted in Baghdad and northern Iraq. Both security ops were conducted based on warrants issued by Iraqi courts.
In NW Baghdad, ISF and U.S. advisors searched a residential building for a suspected female terrorist, who is believed to be actively recruiting female suicide bombers for use in high profile, AQI-sponsored attacks against govt officials and innocent civilians. Based on preliminary questioning and evidence found on the premises, ISF identified and arrested the wanted female terrorist, and a suspected AQI associate without incident.
During a second security op conducted in Esaiwid, located NE of Baghdad, the 3rd ERU and U.S. advisors searched 2 buildings for a member of a Kirkuk-based IED cell, who provides safe haven to cell leaders, who are running from ISF. Info and evidence collected at the scene led the 3rd ERU to identify and arrest the warranted AQI member without incident.
