DAESH TARGETS MOSQUE IN HAWALLI – Security arrests here, abroad foil terror plots planned for Eid

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isis-terrorist-in-kuwaitKUWAIT, July 4, (Agencies): In a successful blow to the so-called Islamic State (IS) group, Kuwait security agencies have carried out three pre-emptive operations in Kuwait and abroad that led to derailing a number of IS plots targeting Kuwait and arresting several IS members. In the first operation, the security agencies arrested IS member Talal Naif Raja, a Kuwaiti national born in 1998, who was planning to carry out several terrorist bombing operations against a Jaafari mosque in Hawali Governorate and a Ministry of Interior’s facility.

After his arrest, Raja provided detailed information to the security agencies about his plots. He admitted that he has sworn allegiance to IS group and has received instructions from an IS leading figure abroad and planned to execute the scheme at the end of the holy month of Ramadan or during the first days of Eid Al-Fitr, expected to start July 6. Raja noted that he was ordered to come in person or send a young recruit, unknown to security people, to receive the explosive belt, others explosives or to purchase a rifle or machine gun to use in the terrorist operations in Kuwait.

Seized weapons, ammunition and DAESH flag
Seized weapons, ammunition and DAESH flag

Operation
In the second operation, the security agencies managed to arrest abroad and bring back home terrorist Ali Mohammad Omar, a Kuwaiti national born in 1988, his terrorist mother Hessa Abdullah Mohammad, a Kuwaiti national born in 1964, and his son from a Syrian wife.

After repeated attempts, the Kuwaiti security agencies succeeded in busting them and bringing them back despite the intensity of the terrorist operations in the area on the Syrian-Iraqi border, the statement said. Omar confessed that he has joined the IS group after incitement from his mother who also incited his older brother Abdullah, a Kuwaiti national born in 1991, to join the terrorist group. He added that his brother Abdullah was killed in terrorist battle in Iraq.

He unveiled that he left Britain, where he was studying petroleum engineering, after the death of his brother Abdullah and travelled along with his mother to Raqqa in Syria where they joined the terrorist group. He added that the group assigned him to be in charge of operating in oil and gas fields there and his was educating IS members’ wives and children and preparing them psychologically and ideologically to adopt terrorism.

The statement pointed out that the arrested terrorists had admitted that they have supervised and offered the logistical support to several terrorist operations. In the third operation, the security agencies busted a four-member IS cell in Kuwait.

The statement noted that three of the cell members were arrested, two nationals, namely Mubarak Fahad Mubarak, born in 1994 and Abdullah Mubarak Mohammad, who was born in 1992 and works in the Ministry of Interior, and an unnamed citizen of an Asian country. It added that the fourth member, a Gulf national, is still at large. It disclosed that security investigators have received information that the first defendant Mubarak

was hiding a metal box in a small farm in Al-Wafra area, southernmost of Kuwait, belongs to the second defendant Mohammad. It added that the box was later moved to several other farms in the same area. After raiding the cell, the security forces found two Kalashnikov machineguns, ammunitions and an IS flag in the box. The arrested terrorists admitted that the Gulf nationals added the IS flag to the box containing the weapons and confessed their role in the plot. The Ministry said that the arrested terrorists in the three operations were referred to relevant authorities. It concluded that the security people thanks to the help of Kuwaiti people and the trust of political leadership will continue their efforts to maintain the state security and protect the people. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Monday sent a cable to Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al- Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. In his cable, His Highness the Amir thanked the minister, the Ministry’s Undersecretary and all security agencies and personnel for their fervent, relentless and sincere efforts marked by efficiency and dedication in order to maintain national security, and citizens’ and residents’ safety. His Highness the Amir appreciated the great security efforts in foiling three terrorist plans targeting national security and stability. His Highness the Amir voiced confi- dence that the security personnel would remain vigilant against any bid to undermine national security, wishing the nation everlasting security and stability. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent two similar cables to Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, highly commending the security personnel’s great efforts to thwart terrorist attempts targeting national security.

Lawmakers
Meanwhile, lawmakers praised the security authorities for foiling the terrorist plot and arresting several individuals suspected of involvement in this plot. The lawmakers also confirmed that the National Assembly will continue supporting the securitymen in their efforts to protect the country. Parliament Speaker Marzouq Al- Ghanim lauded the efforts of the security forces under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khalid Al-Sabah right after the announcement on thwarting a terrorist plot aimed at destabilizing the country. Al-Ghanim asserted, “Kuwait is not immune to terrorism and its people have proven in many ways that they rally behind their leadership and remain committed to serving the interests of the nation regardless of the circumstances.” He pointed out the securitymen have proven once again that they deserve the trust of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah who always supports them in their endeavor to maintain national security and stability.

He added the Interior Ministry’s announcement on thwarting the terrorist plot confirms that the hand of terrorism continues to threaten Kuwait; hence, the need for the people to fully cooperate with securitymen and strictly comply with the latter’s instructions for the good of the entire nation. He said terrorists are targeting Kuwait as a whole, not a specific doctrine or ideology while they diversify methods in trying to divide the Kuwaiti society. Meanwhile, National Assembly Observer MP Abdullah Al-Tamimi commended the security personnel for taking pre-emptive measures to stop terrorist cells from destabilizing Kuwait and targeting innocent citizens. He implored Allah to bless the securitymen, save this country and ensure national security under the leadership of HH the Amir and HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah. MP Abdullah Al-Adwani affirmed that the ongoing efforts to thwart terrorist plots are clear manifestations of the efficiency and vigilance of securitymen, led by the minister and other ministry officials.

He also expressed confidence in the securitymen who are dedicated in protecting Kuwait and its people. MP Hamad Al-Arshani said the securitymen are considered a safety valve for this country, indicating that capturing terrorists will boost the confidence of securitymen. He said, “The security of Kuwait is above any other consideration and we will never allow anyone to destabilize the nation.” He emphasized the need for everyone to be vigilant all the time, “because we live in a region which is not free from terrorist organizations who want to control the whole area.” He is hoping for continued efforts among the securitymen to arrest anyone who tries to trample with the security of Kuwait and the unity of its people.

By Abubakar A. Ibrahim Arab Times Staff

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