Islamic State in Iran and Syria, ISIS, has claimed
responsibility for Monday’s deadly attack at the Manchester Arena.
The dreaded terror group said the attack was carried out
with an explosive device planted at the concert, according to a statement the
group posted on Telegram.
The terrorists said in a statement, “One of the soldiers of
the Caliphate was able to place an explosive device within a gathering of the
Crusaders in the city of Manchester.”
Recall that a suicide bomber killed 22 people and wounded 59
at a packed concert hall in the English city of Manchester.
Prime Minister, Theresa May has described the incident as a
sickening act targeting children and young people.
May said police believed they knew the identity of the
bomber and police then said a 23-year-old man had been arrested in connection
with the attack.
She said this outside her Downing Street office in London,
“All acts of terrorism are cowardly…but this attack stands out for its
appalling sickening cowardice, deliberately targeting innocent, defenseless
children and young people who should have been enjoying one of the most
memorable nights of their lives.
“The attempt to divide us met countless acts of kindness
that brought people closer together.”
The Islamic State militant group said the attack was
retaliation for Western involvement in the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
By John Owen Nwachukwu
