(DailyAnswer.org) – An Afghan man living in Oklahoma, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, has been charged with planning a terrorist attack on Election Day. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Tawhedi and an underage accomplice intended to die as martyrs for the Islamic State (ISIS). The 27-year-old had been preparing for this attack by obtaining guns, ammunition, and taking other steps to carry out the plot.
Tawhedi entered the U.S. on September 9, 2021, just weeks after American troops left Afghanistan. He came on a special immigrant visa and is currently on parole while his immigration case is being reviewed. However, some officials are unsure if he actually arrived on that visa, with the State Department saying they are still investigating his status.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt praised law enforcement for stopping the attack before any lives were lost. He highlighted the importance of cooperation between federal, state, and local agencies in preventing such threats. Stitt emphasized that anyone who tries to harm the U.S. will be held accountable. “This is a powerful example of how our law enforcement teams are working together to keep us safe,” Stitt said. “Those who threaten our way of life will face the full force of the law.”
Tawhedi was arrested on Monday and faces multiple serious charges. These include conspiring to provide support to ISIS and trying to obtain a firearm for terrorism. His plan involved targeting large crowds on Election Day, and he expected to die during the attack, authorities said. Tawhedi had reportedly liquidated his family’s assets and sent his relatives overseas, suggesting that he had no plans to return to a normal life.
FBI Director Christopher Wray commended the efforts of his team in stopping the attack. He noted that terrorism remains the FBI’s top priority, and they are using every available resource to protect Americans from such threats.
Tawhedi’s online activities are also under scrutiny. Investigators found that he was active in pro-ISIS groups on social media platforms like Telegram. He allegedly saved ISIS propaganda on his cloud storage and even read to children about the “rewards of martyrdom” in the afterlife, according to authorities. If convicted, Tawhedi could face up to 35 years in prison. Authorities continue to investigate his activities and connections to ISIS, as well as his online presence, where he allegedly spread propaganda and participated in pro-ISIS groups.
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