Iraq security sweep: Killings, arrests, and counterterrorism operations

2026-01-29 - 21:02

Shafaq News Below is a summary of key security and crime-related incidents reported across Iraq on January 29, 2026. - Brother Kills Brother in Family Dispute (Dhi Qar) A young man was shot dead by his brother in the Al-Ziyadat area of Al-Gharraf, north of Nasiriyah, with the suspect fleeing and an investigation underway. - Motorcycle Rider Killed in Traffic Crash (Al-Anbar) A delivery motorcycle rider was killed in a collision with a civilian vehicle in Ramadi’s Al-Andalus neighborhood, prompting a police investigation. - Man Arrested for Killing Father (Kirkuk) Police arrested a suspect accused of killing his father inside a farm in the Lilan district after a rapid security operation. - Counterterrorism Operation Launched (Saladin) Iraq’s Counter Terrorism Service launched a wide security operation to track remaining ISIS cells in the Hamrin Mountains between Tuz Khurmatu and Daquq. - Blackmail Network Dismantled (Nineveh) Security forces dismantled a five-member extortion network in Mosul, including a known activist accused of impersonation and falsely claiming ties to judges and security officials. - Two Suicides in Separate Incidents (Baghdad) Authorities recorded two separate suicide cases involving young men in Baghdad and its outskirts, with investigations opened to determine the circumstances. - Multiple Arrests and Residency Violations (Baghdad) Baghdad Operations Command arrested 12 suspects, including a murder suspect and 11 foreigners for residency violations. The command also seized unlicensed weapons. - Customs Violations Seized (Baghdad) Customs authorities returned 777 vehicles to the Kurdistan Region for incomplete procedures. It also seized 31 vehicles carrying undeclared or improperly documented goods.