The attack was directed against troops of the Central Security Forces passing by the area of Al-Safa, which witnessed an attack last week that claimed the lives of three police personnel. The Egyptian state accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of hosting and training militant groups, through personnel and financial support. The peak in targeting police and army personnel has taken place since the ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi. For example, in one of their videos, the militant groups used the picture of Mohamed Kamal to justify an attack. He was killed by security forces last year.

Source: Daily News Egypt July 09, 2017 14:15 UTC