Iraq security brief: Terror arrests in Al-Anbar, Tribal clashes erupt in Dhi Qar
2026-01-28 - 21:21
Shafaq News Below is a summary of key security and public safety incidents reported across Iraq on January 28. - Counterterrorism Forces Arrest Two (Al-Anbar) Iraq’s Counterterrorism Service said it detained two terrorists in Al-Anbar less than 24 hours after authorities detained an ISIS member wearing a suicide belt in the same province. - Asayish Bust Murder Suspect (Al-Sulaymaniyah) Kurdistan Region Asayish forces arrested a murder suspect in Chamchamal less than 24 hours after the killing of Ziad Mohammed in Piramagrun, according to an official statement. - Police Rescue Suicide Attempt (Babil) Babil Police River Units saved a young man attempting suicide in the Al-Hilla River area and transferred him to competent authorities, citing psychological distress. - Police Dismantle Blackmail Gang (Diyala) Diyala police revealed in a statement it apprehended two suspects involved in organized blackmail and referred them for investigation. - Police Shut Illegal Dollar Exchange Outlets (Al-Diwaniyah) Al-Diwaniyah police closed three illegal Qi Card outlets trading dollars, seized $9,500 and a handgun, and took legal action against those involved. - Teen Dies in Apparent Suicide (Dhi Qar) A security source told Shafaq News that a 15-year-old boy died by gunshot inside his home in Al-Gharraf district, with authorities transferring the body for forensic procedures. - Anti-Narcotics Arrest International Drug Dealer (Basra) Iraq’s General Directorate for Drugs and Psychotropic Substances detained an international drug dealer in Basra and seized one kilogram of narcotics - Bakery Owner Killed in Gas Fire (Baghdad) A security source told Shafaq News that a bakery owner died after a gas leak triggered a fire inside his shop in Al-Hurriya area, prompting Civil Defense teams to extinguish the blaze and open an investigation. - Tribal Clashes Erupt in Al-Shatra (Dhi Qar) A security source told Shafaq News that violent tribal clashes broke out between the Bani Saeed and Al-Hilaliyeen clans in Al-Shatra district, with security forces struggling to contain the fighting. - Woman Dies in Apparent Suicide (Nineveh) A security source revealed that a woman in her twenties died by suicide in Bashiqa, with preliminary investigations linking the incident to family disputes following a divorce. - Residents Block Road Over Power Outages (Kirkuk) Dozens of residents in the Benja Ali neighborhood blocked a main road and burned tires to protest ongoing electricity outages, accusing local authorities of failing to address service demands.