16 gunmen killed by Egyptian police in 2 shootouts

An operation by Egyptian police targeted at fugitive militants linked to recent attacks on security forces has witnessed the killing of no less than 16 gunmen in two shootouts.

In the first shootout in Northern Sinai, gunmen opened fire on police as they approached a desert training camp for militants in Ismailia according to Egyptian Interior Ministry.

The officers returned fire and a fierce gun battle ensued which saw the killing 14 militants, five of whom have been identified so far according to Egyptian security operatives.

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In a separate statement the ministry also said its forces killed two men described as fugitive terrorists in an exchange of gunfire in the city of Giza.

The men, who were inside an apartment, opened fire on security forces as soon as the officers approached to arrest them, it said.

The deadly gun battle came a day after at least 23 soldiers were killed when suicide car bombs tore through two military checkpoints in the region in an attack claimed by Islamic State.

 

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