Dead in Nice attack
ISIS takes responsibility for Nice attack
According to ISIS affiliated al-Aamaq magazine, the deadly terror attack in Nice which killed 84 people on Thursday night was the work of an ISIS operative.
ISIS media outlet al-Aamaq reported that the terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack in Nice, France which killed 84 and injured over 200
as the French celebrated Bastille Day.
The al-Aamaq statement read "The car ramming attack carried out in Nice, France was done by an ISIS soldier. He carried out this action in response to a call to attack members of the coalition who are attacking the Islamic State."
A short while later the terror group issued another statement, saying that the "crusader states" (the coalition and the West –ed) aren't immune ISIS fighters.
The terrorist Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel
Van full of police bullet holes (Photo: Reuters)
Meanwhile, French police arrested five people on Saturday under the suspicion of being involved in the deadly car ramming attack. The terrorist's ex-wife was also arrested on Friday.
Police officials involved in the investigation said that the terrorist was known to the police as a common criminal with a history of theft and violence. He was not on any watch lists.
The vehicle used in the attack was rented out a few days before the attack took place.
