Stryker Brigade Combat Team MOSUL, Iraq

Iraqi citizens taking back their city

MOSUL, Iraq -- Iraqi citizens informed Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team,) in three separate instances of potential attacks in northern Iraq.

A citizen approached Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, who were on patrol in southeastern Mosul, Feb. 5 and informed them of a location of a roadside bomb. The Explosive Ordinance Disposal team defused the bomb. No Iraqi citizen or Multi-National Forces injuries were reported during the operation.

An Iraqi child informed Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, who were on patrol south of Mosul Feb. 6, of a mine and other explosives placed along a roadway. EOD defused the explosives. No Iraqi citizen or Multi-National Forces injuries were reported.

Another Iraqi citizen’s information led to the capture of a suspected terrorist following a mortar attack on Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment Feb. 6. The information given by the citizen helped 1-24th Soldiers find the origin of the attack, which led to the detention of two people. Suspects are in custody with no citizen or Multi-National Forces injuries reported.

These types of courageous acts demonstrate the commitment of Iraqi citizens to ensuring a safe and peaceful Iraq. Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces encourage citizens of Iraq to continue to cooperate with security forces and turn in military weapons and equipment.

TEXT PROVIDED BY THE TASK FORCE FREEDOM, MULTINATIONAL BRIGADE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LT. COL. ANDRE HANCE AT ANDRE.HANCE@TFO.C1.ARMY.MIL