ALGIERS, April 11 (KUNA) -- Algerian security forces have killed two militants belonging to an organization of the so-called "Al-Qaeda of Islamic Maghreb State".
A security source said today that the operation came after a violent clash between the two elements and security forces in the region of Mistrash of Tizi Ouzou state, some 100 kilometres east of the Algerian capital.
On the other hand, the Algerian security forces were able to detain six gunmen belonging to the same cell at a check point in the city of "Bodwao" in the state of Boumirdas, some 54 kilometers east of the Algerian capital.
The source added that the gunmen were on board two cars, adding that arms and explosives were found inside one of the cars, in addition to some documents. (end) ft.tg KUNA 112152 Apr 08NNNN