Suicide attack on PMF headquarters in Salah Al-Din thwarted
Security forces successfully thwarted a suicide attack aimed at the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in the governorate of Salah Al-Din.
According to a reliable security source, the incident transpired on Tuesday, where a would-be assailant, adorned with an explosive belt, attempted to breach the PMF headquarters located in the city of Tikrit. The swift response from vigilant gate guards resulted in the neutralization of the suicide bomber before he could reach his intended target.
In the aftermath of the foiled attack, security and intelligence personnel swiftly arrived at the scene, implementing heightened precautionary measures across all PMF facilities in Salah Al-Din. The source revealed that the motivation behind the thwarted suicide attack was perceived retaliation against the PMF’s extensive security operations targeting ISIS hideouts within the governorate.
This incident marks a noteworthy development, as suicide attacks of this nature have been notably absent in the Iraqi governorate for several years. Despite Iraq’s official declaration of liberation from ISIS in late 2017, the authorities remain vigilant, continually conducting security operations to counter remnants of the terrorist group that sporadically carry out attacks across the country.
The successful prevention of this suicide attack underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Iraqi security forces in maintaining stability and countering potential threats from extremist elements, even after the territorial defeat of ISIS. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent efforts required to safeguard against the sporadic resurgence of terrorist activities.
