Monitoring Desk: The US President Trump has lauded the role of the Pakistani government during his address to a joint session of Congress for assisting in killing global terrorists while referring to the arrest of Sharifullah alias Jafar who was involved in the Abbey Gate bombing and was arrested by Pakistani security forces on the tip provided by CIA.
In his speech, US President Trump said:
“Three and a half years ago, a terrorist killed 13 American service members and countless others in the Abbey Gate bombing,” Trump said. Tonight, I am pleased to announce that we have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity. And he is right now on his way here to face the swift sword of American justice. I want to thank, especially, the Pakistani government for helping arrest this monster,” President Trump added.
Sharifullah alias Jafar is also allegedly involved in the Crocus City Hall bombing that took place on March 22, 2024 17 when a group of gunmen affiliated with ISIS-K attacked Crocus City Hall, a popular concert venue complex near Moscow, Russia. The attackers shot numerous victims with firearms including AK-style rifles and set fire to the building. The attack killed approximately 130 people and injured numerous others. After the attack, an ISIS spokesperson released a statement praising the attack and calling for additional attacks by “lone wolves” targeting Christians and Jewish people, especially in the United States, Europe, and Israel during the holy month of Ramadan.
In an interview (investigation) with FBI Special Agents on (or) March 2, 2025, Sharifullah stated the following that he received an order from a known ISIS-K senior leader to provide instructions on how to properly use AK-style rifles and other weapons to would-be attackers in Moscow. Sharifullah shared video instructions with several individuals. Following the attack, Russian authorities arrested four gunmen in connection with the attack. Sharifullah recognized two of those individuals as the same people to whom he provided the firearms training video. FBI Special Agent revealed this information in a statement submitted in a US Court of Magistrate.
