55 Egyptian cops killed in Cairo attack

Oct 22, 2017, 08:25 IST | Agencies

Egyptian security officials say at least 55 policemen, including 20 officers and 34 conscripts, have been killed in a shootout during a raid on a militant hideout near Cairo.

The officials said that the exchange of fire took place on Friday in the al-Wahat al-Bahriya area in Giza governorate. The officials say the death toll could increase.

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