Badass Mahdi Army Cop Taken Down
Iraqi soldiers arrest a top police official
The intelligence officer is accused of ordering the arrest and torture of Sunnis in Baghdad on behalf of Shiite militias.
By Sam Enriquez, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
September 21, 2007
BAGHDAD — – Iraqi soldiers arrested a high-ranking federal police official Thursday on suspicion of targeting Sunni Arabs in the capital for arrest and torture on behalf of radical Shiite militias, as well as for ransom.
The arrest underscored concerns over the degree to which extremist groups have infiltrated Iraqi institutions responsible for protecting the public.
Col. Thamir Mohammed Ismail Husseini, also known as Abu Turab, was the intelligence officer for the 2nd National Police Division Headquarters. He is accused of directing federal officers to detain Sunnis at checkpoints in west Baghdad, the U.S. military said.
Husseini allegedly ordered officers to abuse their captives into making false confessions and to hold them for ransom. He also had access to intelligence that he used against American and Iraqi forces, the military said in a statement.
In July, U.S. officials alleged that Husseini was connected to the Mahdi Army militia, which is loyal to Shiite Muslim cleric Muqtada Sadr. They also alleged that Husseini’s staff allowed Shiite detainees to go free more quickly while Sunni prisoners languished in crowded, unsanitary conditions.
Since May, 11 members of Iraqi security forces have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in illegal activities, the military said.
“The detention of Col. Thamir is a proactive measure aimed at eliminating the influence of illegal militias, sectarianism and criminal activities in the Iraqi security forces,” Maj. Scott Nelson said in the statement.
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Right…and Jackass is worried about his Gov being undermined by the us working with the sheiks…may be he means will undermine his undermining
I’m convinced now Maliki is part of the problem, willingly or not and I hope were playing him
September 21st, 2007 at 9:02 pmJim,
I have that same feeling in regards to Maliki. Something smells rotten is Baghdad.
September 21st, 2007 at 10:07 pmis=in
September 21st, 2007 at 10:07 pmPat,
September 21st, 2007 at 11:03 pmregarding fucked up films, my brother bought me that movie as a gift
Notice that he was arrested, not assasinated or blown up with his entire family….in stark contrast to how things have been done in that part of the world for so long. I’m a “glass half full” kinda guy.
September 22nd, 2007 at 12:20 amTBinSTL: I’m with ya…
September 22nd, 2007 at 5:11 amI’ve been saying repeatedly that al-Maliki is an empty briefcase. Until the Iraqi leadership consists of a Saddam-lite, Caliphate-lite leader who has no allegiences to any tribe or militia. this kind of shit will go on.
The last leader of Iraq is currently pressing his case to succeed al-Maliki and/or convince the Iraqi MP’s to toss al-Maliki’s worthless Shit-ite ass back to mookie.
So be it…if it happens. If not, look for more sos…just another day crap from mookie and his irhabi police.
September 22nd, 2007 at 5:49 amNot a very intelligent intelligence officer.
September 22nd, 2007 at 6:23 amWe may be looking for General MacArthur soon, looks like the current Iraqi Federal Gov has become as bad as the Dem lead US Guv!
September 22nd, 2007 at 6:42 am