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Secretary of Iraqi Interior Ministry shot dead northeast Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- Unknown militants gunned down Secretary of the Iraqi Interior Ministry Captain Hassan Eidan Al-Maliki northeast Baghdad Wednesday evening.
The gunmen on three cars ambushed the convoy of the senior official in Al-Gharir district, Al-Shaab city, northeast of the capital city, this evening, a police source said under condition of anonymity.
Two of Captain Al-Maliki's companions were seriously injured in the attack and were hurried to Ibn Al-Nafis Hosiptal, the source added. (end) mhg.kd.gb. KUNA 220052 Nov 07NNNN