Three Iraqi National Police Officers Abducted in Ur

Terrorists captured 3 Iraqi national police officers from a checkpoint in Adhamiyah on February 2 and then released them several hours later:

BAGHDAD – Suspected extremists kidnapped three Iraqi National Police officers from a police checkpoint in Adhamiyah Feb. 2 before releasing them several hours later.

The kidnapping took place near the Fardus Mosque, in the Ur neighborhood, at approximately 5 p.m.

Witnesses said the kidnappers drove away in six pick-up trucks and a land cruiser. All vehicles allegedly had government plates.

Six hours later, the kidnapped police officers were released near another check point after intensive efforts by Iraqi and Coalition security forces to recover them.

Initial reporting from local nationals in the area indicate the kidnapping was organized and carried out by the suspected leader of a special group.

“Criminal elements who continue to disregard al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr’s ceasefire pledge remain a threat to Iraq’s stability and will not be tolerated,” said Lt. Col. James Hutton, MNC-I spokesman.