Al-Qaeda’s leader in Iraq arrested in Mosul
May 9th, 2008 | Category:Breaking News, World NewsAbu Ayyub al-Masri, the leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq has been arrested in the northern city of Mosul, Defence Ministry said today.
Spokesman of Defence Ministry said that the arrest of al-Masri, also known as Abu Hamza al-Muhajir, was confirmed to him by the Iraqi commander of the province. There was no immediate confirmation or comment from U.S. forces on the arrest.
He was caught on Thursday evening in the Tayran area in central Mosul, 360 kilometers northwest of Baghdad. Mosul is currently a major battleground for US forces and Al-Qaida.
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