Tuesday 24 April 2012

6 terrorists killed in Monday's air strike, official says

By Nasser Arrabyee,24/04/2012

A total of 6 terrorists were killed including three leading members of Al Qaeda in the air strike of Monday in Abdan area of Shabwah, a security official said in a statement published Tuesday in the government-run media.

The official also said that 52 terrorists were killed over the last two days in Shabwah and Abyan.

On Monday, local sources said at least two terrorists were killed and two others injured when a US drone struck a group of terrorists in the southern province of Shabwah.

Ali Saeed bin Sumal, and Ibn Al Ahwal, from Wakar tribe of Al Awlaki were killed and two others injured when a US drone bombed Wadi Abdan, Al Matla'a, district of Nesab, of Shabwah province, said one of the tribal leaders of Awlaki tribe.

One of the eyewitnesses said the group were in a land cruiser car  "Saloon", which was completely damaged. 

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