BASRA, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- The leader of a group known as Jund Al-Sama'a "soldiers of the Sky" was killed along with the arrest of 21 men in heavy clashes between armed men and Iraqi security forces which broke out earlier today in the city of Basra, Iraqi police Director Major General Jalil Khalaf said on Friday.
Khalaf said in a press release the armed group attacked Iraqi police and army in the city which resulted in the killing of Abu Mustapha Al-Ansari, the leader of the group and two of guards along with the arrest of 21 men which belonged to the group.
The two sides used various weapons during the heavy clashes which also resulted in the killing of two policemen, injuring four others, and the destruction of two police vehicles.
For his part, Basra governor Mohammed Al-Wali said the security situation in the city is now under full control. (Pickup previous) smj.mb KUNA 182033 Jan 08NNNN