Istanbul nightclub shooting suspect admits guilt over deadly attackJanuary 17, 2017 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The suspected gunman who killed 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day was born in Uzbekistan and received training in Afghanistan, Istanbul's governor has said after police caught the suspect in a city suburb, ABC News says. Governor Vasip Sahin told reporters that the alleged attacker, whom he named as Abdulkadir Masharipov, born in 1983, had admitted his guilt and his fingerprints matched those at the scene. There were strong indications that the suspect, who spoke four languages, had entered Turkey illegally through its eastern borders, Mr Sahin said, adding that it was clear the attack was carried out on behalf of Islamic State. The police operation to apprehend him drew on the review of 7,200 hours of security camera footage and involved around 2,000 police officers, including special units, the governor said. Authorities seized nearly $US200,000 during the suspect's arrest. The statements come hours after police began questioning the suspect after he was caught in a police operation at a luxury residential complex in Istanbul. The state-run Anadolu Agency said that a man from Kyrgyzstan and three women — from Somalia, Senegal and Egypt — were also detained in the raid, while the gunman's four-year-old son was taken into protective custody. Earlier, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildrim told reporters he hoped the interrogation would reveal the "forces" behind the attack. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |