Egyptian security forces killed five terrorists and arrested five more after clashes erupted in Al-Qalyubia and Cairo provinces, the country’s interior ministry announced on Wednesday, Saudi state-news channel Al-Ekhbariya reported.
The terrorists were identified as being part of the “Hams” group, known for plotting attacks across the country, the ministry’s statement read.
The statement added that a large number of military-grade weapons and ammunition was seized by the security forces.