Militant group “Lewaa Al-Thawra” claimed responsibility for the Tanta bombing, which took place on Saturday near a security forces training camp. The attack killed one lower ranking police officer, who died late Saturday after sustaining heavy injuries, according to the Ministry of Interior. The militant group posted a statement under the title of “ambushes for the traitors,” announcing their responsibility for the attacks. The group also said that the attack avenged violations against civilians, as well as violations committed against prisoners. However, in 2016 two militant groups adopting different notions than those of IS started to target police and army figures in Cairo.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 02, 2017 15:33 UTC