Mosul: Security forces arrested members of ISIS cells south of Mosul. A source in the Nineveh Police told the National Iraqi News Agency/NINA/ that “the security forces arrested the two ISIS members while they were in one of the popular markets in the village of Al-Ghadhba, south of Mosul,” indicating that “the security forces took them to the headquarters of the Nineveh Operations Command to investigate them and present them to the Iraqi judiciary.”

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the arrest took place in a busy area, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat ISIS activities in the region. The apprehended individuals are suspected of being involved in operations that threaten local stability. Security forces are conducting further investigations to gather more information about their activities and connections.

The arrest is part of a broader campaign by Iraqi authorities to dismantle remnant ISIS cells in the area. The Nineveh Operations Command is leading these efforts, aiming to restore peace and security in regions previously affected by ISIS control. The Iraqi judiciary will determine the next steps following the investigation.