Algeria: violent clashes between security forces and terrorists

Security forces arrested two terrorists who were carrying ammunition to their hideouts in Algiers on Sunday.The arrest was after violent clashes between security forces and terrorists. Of them, six are still surrounded.

According to sources from the Popular National Army, the military operation started in a checkpoint in the area of Boudouaou where policemen noticed a suspicious car that contained medicines, food and two tents.

The car’s driver and his companion who were immediately questioned said they had an appointment with a terrorist group.

At 10 p.m. on Sunday, security forces ambushed the same group at the fixed time in Boumerdes Province (50 kmAlgiers) where a violent clash took place and 6 terrorists were surrounded. east of

Security forces’ reports show that members of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb are suffering from a lack in food due to stringent security measures.