Iraqi Army rescues 42 students from al Qaeda

More gratuitous violence against civilians by the Religion of Peace. Sounds like they were trying for a little Beslan action but the Iraqi Army put the stop to that: ISF rescue 42 kidnapped students.

The Iraqi Army rescued 42 college students after they were kidnapped by al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists in southwestern Mosul April 6.

The AQI attacked two university buses with small-arms fire wounding three. The other 42 students were abducted.

The three wounded students were taken to a local hospital while Iraqi Forces searched for the missing students.

The soldiers identified a dump truck with a tarp over the back behaving suspiciously. The vehicle was stopped after warning shots were fired. The driver and passenger fled to a local residence.

The three kidnappers were positively identified by the hostages and detained by Iraqi Police.

“This swift and professional response by the Iraqi Security Forces is just another example of their ability to serve and protect the Iraqi people,” said Maj. Gary Dangerfield, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment spokesperson.
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