Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070807-16
August 7, 2007

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain Shi’a extremist commander
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. Special Forces acting as advisers, detained a rogue Jaysh al-Mahdi battalion commander Aug. 5 in Baghdad.
 
The suspected Shi’a extremist is believed to command five companies of terrorists who conduct improvised explosive device, suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device and mortar attacks against Iraqi Forces in the area.

The suspect also allegedly participated in the murder of several local nationals.

The suspect is being detained for further questioning.

No Iraqi or U.S. members were harmed in the intelligence-driven operation.

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