Posted on 04/28/2008 1:28:28 PM PDT by mdittmar
TIKRIT, Iraq – Local citizens in the Diyala Province fended off an attack from al Qaeda in Iraq terrorists April 28.
Coalition forces received information from local leaders that citizens and local Sons of Iraq fought against an enemy attack and killed 12 AQI terrorists.
One Sons of Iraq member was also killed and three were wounded.
There were also several local citizens wounded.
“Iraqi citizens are tired of the insurgent’s violence and are stepping up to help keep their fellow citizens safe,” said Maj. Peggy Kageleiry, spokesperson for Multi-National Division-North.
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Love this news. Those “Sons of Iraq” are proving to be some tough sons of bitches.
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