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’ISIL’ Bomb Kills 2 Egyptian Policemen, Wounds 24

’ISIL’ Bomb Kills 2 Egyptian Policemen, Wounds 24
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A bomb struck a bus carrying Egyptian policemen Monday, killing two and wounding 24, officials said, the latest attack against security forces who are being targeted by "ISIL" group.

’ISIL’ Bomb Kills 2 Egyptian Policemen, Wounds 24

The attack occurred in the Nile Delta province of Baheira, 260 kilometers north of Cairo, while the policemen were travelling to work in a civilian bus.

"Two policemen were killed and 24 others were wounded, including two seriously," said health ministry spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar.

A local health official earlier stated that one policeman had died in the blast.

While mostly centred on the Sinai Peninsula, "ISIL" has in recent months carried out more attacks in the capital, including against foreign targets.

On Thursday, a car bomb claimed by the terrorist group tore through a Cairo police building injuring 29 people, including six policemen.

The group also claimed a car bomb attack targeting the Italian consulate in downtown Cairo on July 11 which killed a passerby.

The consulate bombing was followed by the abduction of Croatian engineer Tomislav Salopek, who "ISIL" later claimed to have beheaded.

With his security forces battling to contain the insurgency, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi last week ratified an anti-terrorism law boosting police and judicial powers.

It also imposes hefty fines for "false" media reports on militant attacks.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team

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