Security Developments In Iraq, Aug 9

Following are security developments in Iraq at 1130 GMT on Sunday.

BAQUBA - A roadside bomb targeting an Iraqi police patrol wounded four policemen in southern Baquba, 65 km (40 miles ) northeast of Baghdad, police said.

MOSUL - A roadside bomb targeting an Iraqi police patrol wounded two policemen in western Mosul, 390 km ( 240 miles) north of Baghdad, police said.

MOSUL - Police found the body of a merchant with bullet wounds to the head and chest in western Mosul, police said, adding that the merchant was kidnapped a few days ago.