More than 30 gunmen entered the town in force . The gunmen were dressed in military - style uniforms , authorities said . They had forged arrest warrant , said head of the local council . `` Iraqi security forces believe that those attackers drove all the way down from desert areas close to Bayji , about 200 km ( 124 miles ) north of Haditha , '' Salman said . Provincial council blames Iraqi army for not securing highways .
More than 30 gunmen entered the town in force . The gunmen were dressed in military - style uniforms , authorities said . They had forged arrest warrant , said head of the local council . Provincial council blames Iraqi army for not securing highways .