Appears that his capture is confirmed today:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8019191.stm
This was a straight up Iraqi operation, if it bears out, a real coup for them.
Excellent news.
Thanks for the follow up.
Thanks very much for the follow-up ping and link. Very good news! (been offline since Saturday...storms in SE Michigan knocked out power & cable where I live)