Masked Man Arrested After Threatening Mosque Worshippers in Kifri in ISIS's Name
Harem Jaff, Kurdistan24's correspondent in Garmiyan, reported that a masked individual entered two mosques in Kifri during Friday prayers. The individual handed over threatening letters addressed to two mullahs in the name of ISIS.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Security forces have arrested an armed individual who threatened worshippers at two mosques in Kifri district, within the Garmiyan Independent Administration, in the name of the Islamic State (ISIS) during Friday prayers.
Harem Jaff, Kurdistan24's correspondent in Garmiyan, reported that a masked individual entered two mosques in Kifri during Friday prayers. The individual handed over threatening letters addressed to two mullahs in the name of ISIS.
The letters reportedly contained terrorist threats, triggering fear and panic among worshippers at both mosques.
Following the incident, security forces in the area raised their alert level and launched an investigation and search operation. The suspect was identified and arrested shortly afterward at a security checkpoint.
Security forces also seized a pistol and several rounds of ammunition from the suspect at the time of the arrest.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the suspect's motives and establish further details surrounding the incident.