Official Statement of MND
14th January 2021
Fight against terrorism.. Elimination of a dangerous terrorist in Khenchela
Within the framework of the fight against terrorism and following an ambush in Oued Boudekhane, south-west of Guentis - wilaya of Khenchela in the 5th Military Region, a detachment of the People’s National Army shot down, this afternoon, January 14th, 2021, a (01) dangerous terrorist and recovered one (01) RPK type machine pistol, three (03) magazines filled with ammunition, one (01) radio transmission set and two (02) mobile phones.
This ongoing operation is a part of the dynamic of the qualitative achievements of our Armed Forces, aiming at cleansing our country of the scourge of terrorism and establishing security and stability throughout the national territory.
Unfortunately, five (05) citizens died and three (03) others were injured following the explosion of a home-made bomb, during the passage of their vehicle in Oued Khenig-Roum near Telidjane in the wilaya of Tébessa.
In this painful circumstance, Lieutenant General Saïd CHANEGRIHA, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army presents his sincere condolences and deep compassion with the families and relatives of the deceased, praying to Allah the Almighty to grant them His Holy Mercy and welcome them to His Vast Paradise, wishing a prompt recovery to the wounded, and calling on citizens to be more vigilant and avoid traveling through known suspicious passages.
This ongoing operation is a part of the dynamic of the qualitative achievements of our Armed Forces, aiming at cleansing our country of the scourge of terrorism and establishing security and stability throughout the national territory.
Unfortunately, five (05) citizens died and three (03) others were injured following the explosion of a home-made bomb, during the passage of their vehicle in Oued Khenig-Roum near Telidjane in the wilaya of Tébessa.
In this painful circumstance, Lieutenant General Saïd CHANEGRIHA, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army presents his sincere condolences and deep compassion with the families and relatives of the deceased, praying to Allah the Almighty to grant them His Holy Mercy and welcome them to His Vast Paradise, wishing a prompt recovery to the wounded, and calling on citizens to be more vigilant and avoid traveling through known suspicious passages.
