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U.S. officials announced on Friday the arrest of Zubayr al-Bakoush, described as a “key participant” in the 2012 attack on the American mission in Benghazi, Libya.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that Bakoush has been extradited to the United States and will face trial for murder, terrorism, and arson related to the assault that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
During a press briefing, Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel remained tight-lipped about the arrest location, noting only that it occurred “overseas.”
Footage aired by Fox News showed an elderly, grey-haired man arriving at a Virginia military base via aircraft and being moved to a stretcher.
Bondi emphasised that the suspect would now face “American justice on American soil” after years of investigation.
The September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate and a nearby CIA annexe involved Al-Qaeda-linked militants who stormed the compounds with automatic weapons and grenades.
The deaths of Ambassador Stevens, IT specialist Sean Smith, and two former Navy SEALs sparked a massive political controversy in Washington over security failures and the response of the Obama administration.
Bakoush is the latest suspect to be apprehended, following the previous convictions of Libyans Ahmed Abu Khatallah and Mustafa al-Imam.
