'Mystery sniper' takes out 3 ISIS terror chiefs

By Russ Read

An unknown marksman is bringing fear to Islamic State terrorists by targeting leaders in Libya.

The man known as “Daesh Hunter” is believed to have killed three ISIS terror leaders in the Libyan town of Sirte, the hometown of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. ISIS took over the coastal town in February of last year and continues to enjoy a significant presence in the war-torn country.

It’s reported the sniper killed the three ISIS chiefs within 10 days of each other. Unconfirmed reports claim ISIS has been sweeping the city for the man ever since.

The first target, Hamed Abdel Hadi, was reportedly neutralized Jan. 13. Hadi, a Sudanese national, was supposedly a high-ranking member of the ISIS Sharia court.

Abu Mohammed Dernawi was the second leader to allegedly fall to the sniper Jan. 19 near his home in Sirte. The third target, Abdullah Hamad al-Ansari, was taken out Jan. 23 just after leaving a mosque.

A ‘mystery sniper’ is assassinating #ISIS leaders in #Libya https://t.co/Ayz2Y8HA1n

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