The Arab League has condemned in the strongest terms the heinous attack against security personnel in the Bahariya Oasis in Giza, Egypt, which led to the death of several Egyptian police officers and the injury of others, said a statement Saturday.

The Kuwait News Agency, KUNA, quoted the Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul Gheit's statement as saying that the attack reflected the importance of countering terrorism and ending all acts against Egyptian military and police personnel.

He added that it was important for all Egyptians to stand against the menace of terrorism to bring peace and security to the land.

Yesterday, an Egyptian security force was in pursuit of wanted elements hiding in Bahariya Oasis area in Giza. According to initial reports, when the force arrived at the criminals' hideout, gunmen appeared and began to pepper the security force with bullets, leading to the death of three police officers and the injury of eight others, the agency concluded.