One Takfiri killed, 6 others arrested in North Sinai: Military Spokesman

CAIRO - 5 February 2018: The law enforcement troops of the Second Field Army in cooperation with the Air Force killed a dangerous takfiri element and arrested six others in North Sinai, Military Spokesman Tamer al Refai said on Monday.

In a released statement, the spokesman added that the operation comes as part of sustained efforts of the Egyptian Army to eliminate terrorist elements in North Sinai.

The troops also destroyed a four-wheel vehicle and six motor bikes used by terrorists.

Meanwhile, the joint army troops damaged two warehouses containing spare parts of motorbikes and 51 explosive devices along with explosive materials, communication devices and other materials used in making explosives, added the spokesman.

He made it clear that army campaigns would continue to eradicate terrorism in Sinai.