A suicide vehicle borne-improvised explosive device detonated Tuesday afternoon in Mosul, killing three Iraqi police officers and wounding 12. In the al-Sukar neighborhood, a tanker truck packed with explosives detonated causing damage to the front gate of an IP compound and nearby civilian homes. The driver of the vehicle was also killed during the attack. “This is another cowardly attempt by enemy fighters to strike out against the very individuals who are working for the people and for a more secure Iraq,” said Col. Stephen Twitty, commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. “Their actions in targeting the Iraqi police are part of an effort to divide the people and to discredit the functioning Iraqi government; the Iraqi people here will not let that happen.” IPs are continuing to conduct operations without interruption and the incident remains under investigation.