A US citizen of Afghan descent is now under investigation for the ambush of two National Guard soldiers in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, authorities revealed earlier today.
According to sources close to the case, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who entered the country on a visa in 2021 and previously worked with the CIA among other U.S. government entities, is believed to have orchestrated the deliberate assault.
Details of the attack remain sketchy but investigators believe that it was premeditated and targeted at two members of the National Guard on duty in the nation's capital. The incident has raised concerns about potential security breaches and the vetting process for individuals with ties to foreign governments entering US territory.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, although officials have emphasized that they are treating the incident as a calculated and deliberate act against US personnel. Authorities have begun reviewing Lakanwal's background and activities in the US prior to his involvement in the alleged plot.
As authorities continue their investigation into this matter, questions regarding how such an individual was able to enter the country without being flagged for potential security concerns are also surfacing.
According to sources close to the case, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who entered the country on a visa in 2021 and previously worked with the CIA among other U.S. government entities, is believed to have orchestrated the deliberate assault.
Details of the attack remain sketchy but investigators believe that it was premeditated and targeted at two members of the National Guard on duty in the nation's capital. The incident has raised concerns about potential security breaches and the vetting process for individuals with ties to foreign governments entering US territory.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, although officials have emphasized that they are treating the incident as a calculated and deliberate act against US personnel. Authorities have begun reviewing Lakanwal's background and activities in the US prior to his involvement in the alleged plot.
As authorities continue their investigation into this matter, questions regarding how such an individual was able to enter the country without being flagged for potential security concerns are also surfacing.
I'm really concerned about this new development. How does someone with ties to foreign governments end up in our country and still manage to plan something like this? 
It just doesn't add up. We need to make sure that our vetting process is super tight, especially for people from countries with... complicated histories. I mean, we can't be too careful when it comes to national security, right? 
This whole thing has me on edge and I'm worried about what other potential threats might be lurking in the shadows. 
! This whole thing is giving me major #NationalSecurityNightmare vibes 
. I mean, who gets a visa in 2021 and then suddenly becomes involved in an alleged plot to ambush National Guard soldiers? 
. And what's even more concerning is that someone with ties to the CIA could've been vetted for security concerns and still managed to enter the country 
. I'm all for giving people a second chance, but this seems like a major breach of trust 
. The fact that we're still investigating and trying to understand how this happened is a total #InvestigationMode 
. We need more transparency and accountability on vetting processes ASAP! 
. Did they do a thorough background check on him? Was his visa application properly screened? It's like, how did this guy even make it into the country without being detected?
. This investigation is just the start – let's hope they get to the bottom of it and figure out what happened here.
. I'm all for giving people from different cultures and backgrounds a chance to come here and start fresh, but not if they're gonna use that as an excuse to try and harm our citizens. Rahmanullah Lakanwal should be facing some serious charges - premeditated attacks against National Guard soldiers? That's just despicable