Troops kill insurgent linked to deadly Afghan attack

KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) - Afghan and NATO-led troops on Saturday killed a militant thought to be linked to the Thursday attack near Kabul that led to the deaths of 24 people, including a dozen school children, the U.S. military said.

The troops located and killed Mohammed Aajan, known for carrying out roadside bomb attacks against civilians and troops in Logar and Kabul provinces.

He was thought to be "closely connected" the Thursday explosion in the Mohammad Agha district of Logar. The military said 12 students walking to school were among 24 Afghans were killed.

The military said Aajan "was given the opportunity to surrender
peacefully" before the operation started.