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Friday 9 January 2015

3 French terrorists and 4 hostages killed in twin hostage standoffs in Paris

Brothers Cherif (inset top left) and Said Kouachi (inset bottom left), who attacked & killed 12 people at Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday Jan. 7th have been killed by French police in a bloody standoff.

A third guy, Amedy Coulibaly (inset right), who was working with the brothers and killed a female police officer, was also killed by French police. Amedy is reported to have killed four people at the kosher grocery store (right) where he had been hiding with his girlfriend who was not caught. Full story after the cut...


From UK Daily Mail
Amedy Coulibay was shot dead after taking at least six hostages at a grocery store in east Paris. He is believed to be have been working with his girlfriend Hayat Boumeddiene (right) who was said to be 'armed and dangerous'
Three jihadists were dead tonight after special forces brought an end to more than two days of slaughter which have left at least 17 dead and spread terror across France.
Said and Cherif Kouachi, the brothers who had assassinated 12 people at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, died in a blaze of gunfire at a printworks near Paris where they had been holed up with one hostage, who survived.
Moments later, dozens of commandos stormed a Jewish grocery 25 miles away in east Paris where accomplice Amdey Coulibay was threatening to kill a number of people including women and children.
The 32-year-old, responsible for the death of a woman police officer on Thursday, was also ‘neutralised’ in the assault. Tragically, four hostages were also killed while another five were badly wounded.
There were reports tonight that another gunman had escaped the scene 
Coulibay is thought to have been working with his 'armed and dangerous' girlfriend Hayat Boumeddiene, whose whereabouts is unknown.
Gunfire and explosions had been heard at the first hostage siege after police had surrounded the gunmen at an industrial estate 25 miles from Paris.
The siege reached a bloody climax when the brothers reportedly 'came out firing' after a nine-hour stand-off. 
They had earlier told police negotiators: 'We are ready to die as martyrs'. 
At around 4.30pm, people living nearby reported hearing three or four loud explosions followed by several gunshots.  
More explosions followed and smoke could be seen rising from the building. Others reported seeing ambulances race to the scene.
A short time later three French special forces officers could be seen on the roof of the building.
Then, at around 5.30 pm, three large helicopters arrived at the scene and landed on the roof. The hostage was named as Michel Catalano.
His family were gathered at their detached home in the nearby village of Othis as the siege came to a dramatic end in Dammartin-en-Goele. 
Police were last night stationed outside the property. One officer told MailOnline: 'The family are all here. They have come to support Mrs Catalano. They are all gathered together but they are too upset to speak.' 
Atlantis Farina, 17, who lives close to the scene was returning from high school shortly after 4pm when he heard explosions.
'The ground here started shaking, that is what shocked me most,' he said. 'Then there was lots of what sounded like gunfire, it sounded like the suspects were firing back at the police. 
'There was smoke too - like they had thrown a grenade. I am so glad it is over, it bought panic to the area. My mum was very worried, and I was quite scared too.' 
Philippe Lapotre, 63, was at his home across a field from the factory when he heard the explosions followed by gun fire and came out to see.
'My friends and family have been calling me all day to see if I was ok,' he said. 'When I came out, three huge Puma helicopters came over.'
Carole and Thierry Charpentier were at home when the siege ended. 'We have been at home, just watching the television all day,' said Mrs Charpentier. 
'We are so very relieved it is over, and are glad the police have got the suspects and the hostage is free. 
'We would like the thank and praise the police and the special forces. But we are angry too, that this had happened. We are angry at what horrible things they have done'.
In Paris, police say Coulibaly, 32, was using the hostages as a bargaining chip to try to scupper the police response further north. 
He was said to be working with a woman called Hayat Boumeddiene, 26, considered ‘armed and dangerous’, and is said to have yelled at police: 'You know who I am' when they responded to the shooting. 
MailOnline understands that police had earlier scrambled phone signals in the area after the gunmen contacted Coulibay while inside the building. 
Revelations that a call was made by the Kouachis suggests they may have instructed Coulibay to carry out today's atrocity to leverage their escape.
There were reports of another alert near the Eiffel Tower, with police seen training their guns down the stairs of a Metro station, but it was a false alarm.
Local media reports that the brothers met Coulibay while in prison.  
He is believed to be a fellow member of the Buttes Chaumont – a gang from the 19th arrondissement of Paris that sent jihadists to fight in Iraq. 
The Kouachis were cornered in Dammartin-en-Goele, around 25 miles from the capital, this morning after leading police on a dramatic car chase.
After exchanging gunfire with officers, they fled on foot into printing works where they are holding a hostage, believed to be a 26-year-old male.
A salesman called Didier later told how he was supposed to meet a client called Michel at the print works, but was instead met by one of the gunmen.
He said he shook hands with the militant because he had identified himself as a police officer and was carrying a Kalashnikov rifle.
He said: 'When I arrived, my client came out with an armed man who said he was from the police. 
'My client told me to leave so I left,' Didier said, identifying the man he was to meet with as Michel.' 
He said the black-clad man who was wearing a bullet-proof vest told him: 'Leave, we don't kill civilians anyhow'.
'That really struck me,' Didier added. 'So I decided to call the police. I guess it was one of the terrorists.
'It could have been a policeman if he hadn't told me "we don't kill civilians". They were heavily armed like elite police.' 
'I didn't know it was a hostage situation, or a robbery. I just knew something wasn't quite right. I think I am going to go and see my colleagues and play the lottery because I was very lucky this morning.' 
Meanwhile, a worker in a nearby building told how he barricaded the doors as the hostage crisis unfolded.
He said: 'None of us feel safe. We can hear the helicopters. It is terrifying.'
One of the pupils inside the Dammartin-en-Goele school said by phone from inside: 'We're scared. We've called our parents to make sure they're OK. 
'We've been told we have to stay inside. All the lights have been switched off.'
A huge ball of fire erupts amid gunfire and explosions as French special forces shoot dead the two Charlie Hebdo gunmen
A man carrying a small child is seen fleeing from the ordeal moments after police stormed the kosher grocery store in eastern Paris
The man is pictured in a second shot, carrying a small child in his arms while the kosher grocery remains illuminated behind him
Explosions were seen at a second hostage siege in Paris where an accomplice was threatening to kill captives if police stormed the Kouachis

89 comments:

Chikaka said...

I hope they find the woman Hayat who ran away. Savages.

Unknown said...

Wow!! Already? Mhen,it took France just 3days to get dem and for 6yrs now Nigeria can't even tackle boko haram... Nawa!!

Unknown said...

Am not a judge but the death sentence actually makes me kinda happy.....wickedness has no measure.
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bawllerday said...

SAD!!!

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Gentletee said...

Thats dastardly!

Unknown said...

Finally make Paris rest small_now come imagine the boko haram saga!!

Unknown said...

Nice one!!!! Martyrs my fart! Kiss d devil wen u get there......ndiala

Unknown said...

It's great news to hear they have been shot dead cos in naija.....people kill others and get away with it.may the souls of those who lost their lives rest in perfect peace amen.

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Thank God....but that girl needs to be caught

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Igor said...

What is wrong with these people ? How can somebody wake up and decide to start killing people without provocations

Done said...

My condolences to the family affected.

Unknown said...

HmMmmmm!

Unknown said...

So bad!
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Unknown said...

The culprits will be apprehended.
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Peejay said...

Wow! Thank God they've paid for their sins. As for the lady who escaped, she will still meet her end. Kudos to the French forces, their bravery and efficiency must be encouraging to their country folk.
May the deceased rest in peace.

Unknown said...

Wht a tragic occurrence...

Hope they wil b end to all dis havoc dat is going on in Paris. Dis is getting out of hand.

Unknown said...

End time..

Walata said...

Nawah terror everywhere

Unknown said...

Omo he don dey hot oo

Bonita Bislam said...

Violence everywhere.As if its a crime to be the good guys.Its not funny at all

Karlsson said...

Good work. Ubanagum

Unknown said...

Wow ! I lyk deir quick response. Hw I wish naija had such quick response n training! All dey sabi name bribe,power n money! Mtcheeeew! E Go Beta!

Anonymous said...

And they will now come and say ISLAM preaches peace.

Unknown said...

Its only God dat can save us. *sighs*

Anonymous said...

And thats how you respond to terror. Hope my dear country people can learn from this and stop giving us the crap 'president condemned the killings'

Unknown said...

It's really sad how people attack people these days

Unknown said...

It's really sad how people attack people these days

Unknown said...

How won't people believe in their secuirity.

....THE ARCHITECT....

Unknown said...

How won't people believe in their secuirity.

....THE ARCHITECT....

Unknown said...

this is serious
good news....terrorists killed



#Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE

Unknown said...

this is serious
good news....terrorists killed



#Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE

Unknown said...

Wow!!! French Police una do well, well done!!! I'm proud of you guys. When will Nigeria get to this level en my God?

Unknown said...

Under 2days! Kai! Nigeriaa needs improvement oh! This one is not even about God help us,we need to act fast
Our govt need to improve the security sector. It's a shame a we don't have cctv in every streets in this country but if na to sign N1bn for food Goodluck go sign! I feel like crying!
2days! We still never find the missing girls after months! #sigh

Unknown said...

Omo mehn! What the heck is wrong with "these" people? Acting like the whole world is owing you something arrrgh!!!

yimmie said...

Only God can save us in this country nigeria if such can happen in paris

AQO said...

Are they really dead? These poeple always have a way of coming back.










Jesus is Lord.

Unknown said...

the french police is efficient...kudos..

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Ummmm...

Austin said...

fallen heroes..d female cop's death pained me most...it saddens me more to know a lotta brave Nigerian soldiers had been lost to this insurgency yet no victory seem to be in sight..

Unknown said...

Good security system
At least they're making effort

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Dem don caught am!

egowein said...

Now that one country that knws how to chase terrorist..... u hunt them till they go down......
unlike niger.....my government are waiting for God to send soldiers frm isreal...

egowein said...

Now that one country that knws how to chase terrorist..... u hunt them till they go down......
unlike niger.....my government are waiting for God to send soldiers frm isreal...

Unknown said...

Na real wa. Linda use my comment buy soap. Linda take note!

willie is working said...

This one na real commando movie. If they weren't contained they will form another ISIS in france. I know Isis will be watching this including Boko so they will brag about it but shame to them cos france has dissappointed them. If our so called expired corrupt politicians did not interfer with our annihilation process including our chicken hearted president, boko wouldn't have been in existence by now. What a shame!

Unknown said...

Dis kind of Devilish religion dat derives pleasure in killin,God help us!!

Eze said...

Wetin France do terrorist this 2015

Unknown said...

Na wa oo. Diaris God.

gidis said...

Dis is jes pure madness....lyk wat rily is dis world turning to?

Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

Wish we can respond like d french military... We need change in nigeria

Unknown said...

Phew!

Unknown said...

one of the brothers lives just four houses from mine in Reims and I just cant stop imagining living very close to a terrorist. Thank God it all ended well. na wao

Anonymous said...

The black man use style resemble Yaya Toure sha.

Anonymous said...

Una see correct and working defense system so? All we'll hear is we are on top of the situation while they'll sit in beer parlours with their drumlike bellies
*flourish

Davido's driver said...

What a world we live in


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Unknown said...

Weldone guys

Unknown said...

Very efficient police force and army. unlike the Nigeria's which is a waste.

Juleslouis said...

Lol @ we r prepared to die as matyrs. They got what they wanted.

Unknown said...

Imagine jez 2 days after they caught up wit nemesis..this can neva happen in naija....n sum1 is tln me we don't need a change..for d past 2 to 3yrs nw Jonathan 's administration has been unable to fight boko haram which is so sad..innocent lives are been wasted daily..let's give sun1 else a trial...Change is all we need cum February 14th..GEJ out!!!

African Icon said...

Why would a sane person go killing innocent people because of a prophet or G(g)od?

RIP to the victims
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..Her Majesty

ary said...

SMH all these violence has surely got to be the prelude to the end! Surely!!! All these meaningless violence is just too shocking!!!

Anonymous said...

Good ridiance!!!

inec said...

linda na france ooo... nigeria with a stupid government can't do that instead will allow them get to 1000 terrorists

Anonymous said...

Make I hear ever again that Islam is a peaceful religion! Nonsense demonic blood thirsty religion.

Unknown said...

Hmmmm...things are happening

Unknown said...

woah!! thank God this guys were scary felt more people would have died. Four more collateral damage may there soul rest in piece. Je suis Charlie

Unknown said...

Killings every wea

lami said...

A government that cares about the wellbeing of its people, a system that works.

Bella j said...

Hmm oyinbo people,
Correct people. .
Nija we hail thee
Thank God they are dead.

Unknown said...

This is a government that is committed to protecting the lives of its citizens. No stories, no twitter fights, no false pictures. Just action. Oya GEJ, Doyin Orukpe and Co, see how to do things.

Unknown said...

Hmmm... I wish Nigeria can hav security forces dat are as efficient as theirs. I really envy them.

PRETTY GIRL said...

Hmmmmmm! It is well!!!!

Anonymous said...

awon eranko jati jati! rot in hell fire!

Anonymous said...

Thank God.

knowurway.com said...

U can see intelligent work they re doing? If it was Nigeria police they'll tell u wait we will send our team men there just nw. one our will pass! U we still be waiting close to two ours! U will still be waiting for police! After the criminals must have left they will start coming blowing siren mtcheeeeew

knowurway.com said...

U can see intelligent work they re doing? If it was Nigeria police they'll tell u wait we will send our team men there just nw. one our will pas! U we still be waiting close to two ours! U will still be waiting for police! After the criminals must have left they will start coming blowing siren!!! Mtcheeeeew

Unknown said...

MR EDDY said.
Good! Good!! they got what dey deserved. Evil thugs
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CELEB said...

Kudos to the police team

ebonyz... said...

Thank God say no b for Naija dis thing happen cos we all know what will happen.

Unknown said...

Lol, words taken right out of my mouth.
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Unknown said...

Every time I see cases like this,i just pray that one day Nigeria police force would improve and meet up with the standard of developed,countries police force Cus if these should happen here,O.Y.O is the case o

Unknown said...

mmhd terrorized caravan traders across the desert looting and killing them under Allah's directive. he terrorized Arabians kings because Allah told him so. bad idealogy turn good people into monsters and worst thing is they are the last to recognize it. mention one country were islam thrives where is peace. why would i fight for a god? why would i waste a life in the name of a god?

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Naija security, i hope you guys are watching? Shame on our system

Unknown said...

Thank God **DOPEY SAID SO**

Unknown said...

Thank God **DOPEY SAID SO**

Unknown said...

Thank God **DOPEY SAID SO**

All About 9ja said...

That is the end of their Solomon Grundig.

Subomi said...

I never see death as a punishment, this good for nothing murderers should have been captured, tortured, tried, punished and imprisoned not allowed to partake in the wasting of more lives

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