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Baghdad raids net kidnappers, suicide bombers kill 30

November 10, 2005

BAGHDAD, Iraq (Army News Service, Nov. 10, 2005) -- Iraqi Army Soldiers and Task Force Baghdad military police responded to reports of a suicide bomb attack in central Baghdad, Nov. 10.

Twenty-five Iraqi citizens were killed and 14 were wounded in the terrorist attack. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division and elements of a U.S. military police unit quickly arrived on the site to assist Iraqi Police who stated a suicide bomber walked into a restaurant and detonated an explosive device.

In the Adhamiyah district in northeast Baghdad Nov. 9., Iraqi Security Forces and Task Force Baghdad Soldiers responded when two car bombs were detonated in another attack —the first at 7:30 p.m. and the second at 7:35 p.m. A bakery was heavily damaged by the blast from the car bomb. Five Iraqi citizens were killed and 25 others were wounded in the blasts. Iraqi Security Forces evacuated the wounded to local hospitals.

Raids capture 4 kidnappers

Iraqi Security Forces working with U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery conducted a two-part operation to capture terrorists and search for illegal weapons in Zafaraniya Nov. 6 and 9. Iraqi police officers assisted by searching homes and interviewing residents in both operations.

Four suspected terrorists were detained in Operation Slap Shot Nov. 6. The men are suspected of involvement with a terrorist group notorious for kidnappings and executions. The first detainee is a suspected operative of that group and is also suspected of plotting to kidnap individuals.

The first suspect’s brother was also detained as part of the operation. The other two detainees are also suspected members of that same group.

U.S. Soldiers conducted Operation Fast Break Nov. 9, which resulted in the seizure of illegal ammunition. The Iraqi 2nd Public Order Brigade played a major role in the execution of this operation.

“The 2nd Public Order Brigade is increasing in efficiency and effectiveness every day – they grow with each mission they conduct,” said Maj. Rich Ackerman. “Operationally they do very well, and today was a fine example.”

Making house calls, friends

During the early-morning mission, Soldiers spoke with residents of a neighborhood primarily housing disabled veterans of the Iran-Iraq war.

“I think we made some friends today,” said 1st Lt. Clements Gover, B Battery, 1/9 Field Artillery platoon leader. “People responded really well to our presence and that of the Public Order Brigade officers we were with.”

(Editor’s note: Several articles were combined by ARNEWS staff member Sgt. Ken Hall for this report. Contributors included Sgt. 1st Class David Abrams, Task Force Baghdad Public Affairs, and Spc. Ben Brody, 2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO.)