he Lebanese army has reportedly arrested Hussein Ajaj in Majdal Anjar, in the Bekaa north east of Lebanon, during a raid Thursday afternoon in the town. Hussein’s brother was injured in the raid
Earlier, an army major and a sergeant were martyred when their vehicle came under gunfire during a military police mission to locate a deserter in Majdal Anjar, an army spokesman said.
"A major was martyred and one of our soldiers injured during a raid in an attempt to find a deserter who had sought refuge there," the spokesman told AFP.
In a statement, the army warned anyone who would hide the culprits of being dealt with as an accomplice. Majdal Anjar residence also held a press conference and said they would cooperate with army and hand over the perpetrators.
The army, meanwhile, mourned its two martyrs, identifying them as Maj. Abdo Jasser and Sergeant Ziad al-Mayss.
