Egyptian security forces on Monday killed six terrorists during security raids in Sixth of October city, southwest Cairo, the Interior Ministry said in a statement. The national security agency received information that a terrorist cell is hiding in an apartment in Sixth of October city. According to the information, the terrorist cell was planning a series of hostile attacks against some vital installations, churches, armed forces and the police in conjunction with the upcoming Eid al-Adha vacation and the recent inauguration of several national economic projects. The Interior Ministry said that the operation comes within the framework of "its continuous efforts to confront terrorist organizations aimed at undermining security and stability in the country, pursuing terrorist elements and attempting to carry out acts of violence in the country to intimidate citizens, spread chaos and negatively affect security and economic conditions." Police raided the apartment, where suspects opened fire on the security forces, prompting forces to respond and kill the six terrorists. Three automatic rifles, varying ammunition and leaflets were found in their possession, the statement said. Three killed suspects were identified as Hosny Hassan, 33, from Arish, Abdel Rahman Gamal, 21, from Suez, and Mahmoud Kamal, 30, from Giza. This is not the first time Egyptian security forces have announced the seizure of terrorist cells or explosives in the city of 6 October. In January, it announced the seizure of 60 kilograms of explosives processed and prepared inside a residential building in Dahshur area south of Giza, Social housing projects that the government has completed and some citizens have received. This is not the first time Egyptian security forces announce the seizure of terrorist cells or explosives in the Sixth of October city. In January, it announced the seizure of 60 kilograms of explosives processed and prepared inside a residential building in Dahshur area south of Giza, which is close to housing projects recently completed by the government. Security forces said they have killed 12 terrorists on Sunday during raids in North Sinai, northeast of the capital Cairo. The raids came after police received a tip-off that a group of terrorists was using a fenced plot of land in Arish city as a terrorist hideout. Police forces rushed to the area and engaged in a shootout with the elements, killing 12 terrorists. Four machine-guns, one birdshot rifle, two explosive devices and ammunition were seized.