The official spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Colonel Turki Al Malki, stated that at 9:20 am on Sunday 3rd June 2019, Saudi Special Forces, with the cooperation of Yemeni Special Forces, conducted a successful operation that resulted in the capture of the leader of Daesh (ISIS) in Yemen, Abu Osama Al-Muhajir, as well as other members of the terrorist group including the chief financial officer of Daesh in Yemen.
Close surveillance of a house revealed the presence of the terror group’s leader and other members, along with three women and three children, Colonel Al Malki said.
Fully identifying and understanding their daily routines allowed the operation to be successful in capturing the terrorists and ensuring the safety of the women and children inside the house, he added.
The Coalition took all precautionary measures to protect civilians while conducting the operation. There were no injuries among the women and children inside the house, nor was there any collateral damage to civilians.
Colonel Al Malki said that the operation also resulted in the confiscation of weapons, ammunition, laptops, computers, electronic devices, GPS devices, communication devices, cash in various currencies, and other possessions.
The entire operation lasted for ten minutes, including the raid, arrest of wanted terrorists and the confiscation of possessions.
Colonel Al Malki stated that the operation was the result of the close cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government in combatting and dismantling terrorist groups.
The operation is considered a significant blow to the terrorist group Daesh, especially in Yemen and it is a demonstrable part of the Kingdom’s efforts to combat terrorism in all of its shapes and forms. The Kingdom is determined to continue its critical role in the fight against terrorism, as part of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and in close cooperation with allies.
Colonel Al Malki concluded said that additional details about the operation could not be disclosed at this time due to ongoing investigations but will be made available in the future.
