04/28/06

 

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed the al-Qaida “Emir” of Samarra, Hamadi ‘Abd al-Tahki al-Nissani, April 28.  Based on intelligence reports, they tracked the wanted terrorist and two others to a location approximately 15 kilometers north of Samarra.  As the troops assaulted the house where the three men were known to be hiding, Hamadi ‘Abd al-Tahki al-Nissani, who was armed, attempted to flee and was killed by the assault force.

 

The ground troops also killed the other two armed terrorists inside the house.  One of the terrorist, who had grenades strapped around his torso and one in his hand, was killed as he was attempting to throw a grenade.

 

The troops searched the terrorists’ car, parked next to the house, and found a rocket propelled grenade launcher, multiple rockets, explosives, AK-47s, ammunition, grenades, and one shotgun.  All weapons and lethal material were destroyed on-site.

 

Coalition forces raided another related location resulting in one armed suspect wounded and detained.  The troops found one suicide vest located in the front seat of his car along with one AK-47, which the suspect was carrying; the weapon and vest were destroyed.  The injured suspect was medically evacuated for further treatment.  His current condition is unknown. (hope he does not survive.)