Eyewitness accounts describe a Helicopter Assault and number of fatalities of both hostages and terrorists. None of which can be confirmed by abc news. Intelligence Officials Say the situation is tense. It is a very serious matter when americans are taken hostage, along with others. Reporter the Terror Strike came without warning wednesday morning, when an estimated 20 gunmen, first attacked a bus carrying workers, escorted by two cars carrying security teams. At least one worker was killed. Then, the terrorists moved on to the compound, where they are now holed up with the american and other western hostages. Intelligence officials believe this is the mastermind of the attack, mokhtar belmokhtar, a ruthless, rogue al qaeda leader, who also runs an organized Crime Network that reportedly has made tens of millions of dollars from ransom from kidnappings and smuggling of diamonds, guns and cigarettes. His nickname is mr. Marlboro. Hes very, very cold. Very businesslike. Reporter canadian
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