Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the ‘mastermind’ believed to be behind the attacks in Paris on November 13th, is dead.
The man who orchestrated the multiple terrorist attacks in the French capital has was shot and killed by police during a massive raid on a Saint-Denis apartment in north Paris yesterday morning.
There are further reports that a second person was killed during the raid – a woman wearing an explosive vest, which she apparently used to blow herself up.
Eight other people were arrested during yesterday morning’s operation.
RTÉ confirmed the news just minutes ago with a series of tweets from Europe Editor Tony Connelly:
BREAKING: Abdelhamid Abaaoud is among those killed in yesterday’s raid at Saint Denis according to the French authorities
— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) November 19, 2015
French authorities have said Paris attack ‘mastermind’ Abdelhamid Abaaoud is among those killed in yesterday’s raid at Saint Denis — RTÉ News (@rtenews) November 19, 2015
Abdelhamid Abaaoud identified thru fingerprints – prosecutor’s office #ParisAttacks
— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) November 19, 2015
While no police suffered casualties, an explosives dog named Diesel was killed during the stand-off.
Addressing a press conference yesterday evening, Paris public prosecutor, François Molins confirmed that eight people were arrested after the Saint-Denis raids, and at least two suspects killed.
