A terrifying plot has just been exposed, revealing how Islamic extremism has infiltrated the U.S. military itself. Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, a 19-year-old from Melvindale, Michigan, who served in the Michigan Army National Guard, was arrested on May 13, 2025, while preparing to launch a mass Islamic terror attack against the U.S. Army’s Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM) facility in Warren, Michigan. His method? A coordinated Molotov cocktail and firearm assault, not just a mass shooting, but a full-scale Islamic jihad attack on behalf of ISIS.
Planned and Calculated: Inside the Jihadist Attack Plan
This was not a random act of violence. This was a meticulously planned Islamic terror attack orchestrated with chilling precision. According to the criminal complaint:
Islam and Jihad: Said repeatedly expressed a desire for martyrdom and took a pledge of loyalty (bayah) to ISIS. In a recorded meeting, he declared: “I want to go for jihad.” “Martyrdom is the goal, it’s either victory or martyrdom.” He openly discussed the concept of violent jihad, indicating his willingness to either join ISIS abroad or carry out an attack within the United States. He admitted that he joined the military specifically to acquire combat skills to use in jihad.
ISIS and Terrorism: The criminal complaint states that Said attempted to provide material support and resources to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO). He expressed admiration for ISIS-controlled regions, claiming that they were models of Islamic governance. Said praised ISIS brutality as necessary for enforcing Sharia law and explicitly stated that his attack was in allegiance to ISIS and their ideological goals. Initially, he doubted ISIS’s authenticity but later believed they represented true Islam. He asserted that ISIS fighters were helping people and maintaining security when they controlled parts of Iraq and Syria.
Countries and Regions Involved: Syria and Iraq: Said referred to ISIS’s control over Mosul and parts of Syria as positive, contrasting it with Western portrayals of brutality. He expressed interest in traveling to Syria for jihad and mentioned Damascus after it fell to Syrian rebel forces. Palestine: During a recorded conversation, Said suggested that UCE-2 should mention Gaza and Palestine in a planned video during the attack to justify the attack as resistance. Sudan: Said mentioned considering traveling to Sudan to fight for the cause. United States (Michigan): Said planned the attack on the U.S. Army’s TACOM facility in Warren, Michigan. He planned to disguise as a soldier to infiltrate the facility.
See photos below: While flying his drone over the TACOM facility, Said showed UCE-2 images on his phone, highlighting all the key points for the planned attack
Islamic Terminology and Concepts: Dawlah: Used by Said to refer to ISIS as the Islamic State. Nasheed: Said searched for “ISIS Nasheeds”, Islamic chants used for jihadist propaganda. Sham: Said referenced Sham (Levant) as the destined region for jihad, based on a dream. Bayah: Pledge of loyalty to the ISIS Caliphate. Dunya: Said expressed disdain for the earthly world (Dunya), emphasizing his focus on jihad and martyrdom. Kuffar: Said used the term to describe non-believers (infidels), stating that killing at least ten kuffar would be a successful attack.
Ideological Justification and Motivations: Said stated that he was “fed up with this country and forbidden stuff everywhere”, motivating his desire to “raise the word of God” and seek martyrdom. He believed that “ISIS brutality is necessary to enforce Islamic law” and that Islamic governance under ISIS was more just and orderly than Western systems. Initially, he thought ISIS did not represent Islam, but after consuming jihadist propaganda, he came to see ISIS as authentic Islam. He saw the publicity of martyrdom as more significant than the attack itself.
Recruitment and Radicalization: Said actively recruited and trained undercover agents, whom he believed were fellow ISIS supporters. He portrayed his planned attack as a righteous jihad and suggested that the attack video should emphasize targeting military assets to justify the attack in the eyes of sympathetic Muslims.
The Same Story: Community Shock and Denial: Once again, it’s the same story: the community is stunned, neighbors express disbelief, and no one saw it coming. In Melvindale, Michigan, where Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said lived, residents were shocked to learn that someone from their peaceful neighborhood had been plotting a mass-casualty attack on behalf of ISIS. According to a report from Fox 2 Detroit, neighbors described Said as quiet and unassuming, completely blindsiding the community when news broke of his foiled terror plot.
But this reaction is not unique; it has become a familiar pattern. Time and again, the same narrative plays out: an individual commits or plans an act of terror, and those around him insist they never suspected a thing. While communities struggle to reconcile this shock, one undeniable truth remains consistent: the motivation behind these acts is rooted not in personal grievance or random violence but in unwavering religious conviction.
Islamic terrorists, regardless of their location or background, consistently credit their faith as the driving force behind their actions. Islam is not hijacked by extremists, it is what directly inspires them. This reality distinguishes Islamic terrorism from mere criminal activity, making it fundamentally different from other forms of violence.
While many prefer to dismiss this connection or reframe it to suit political narratives, the terrorists themselves are explicit about the religious certainty that compels their actions. From Texas to Michigan, from Europe to the Middle East, the same justification echoes: their acts are done explicitly in the name of Allah and for the cause of Islam and Islamic law. The teachings and early history of Islam that explain this violence are discussed elsewhere, but what remains clear is that as far as Islamic terrorists are concerned, their violent actions are inherently tied to their faith and devotion to spreading Islamic governance.
Operational Tactics and Justification: Said intended to use Islamic symbolism, such as the ISIS flag, but advised keeping it concealed until inside the target building to avoid premature detection. He strategized to ambush soldiers and civilians alike, using Molotov cocktails and armor-piercing rounds. He believed that the use of fire and chaos would force soldiers out into ambush zones. He emphasized the importance of appearing as a U.S. soldier to blend in before attacking.
Said delivering a message in Arabic in front of the ISIS flag. A still image from that video is shown below:
Coordinated and Deadly: The Attack Day
On May 13, 2025, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, dressed in all-black tactical gear, arrived at a designated park near the TACOM facility in Warren, Michigan. The day marked the planned execution of a mass-casualty terror attack orchestrated by Said on behalf of ISIS. Law enforcement officials had been closely monitoring Said’s movements, and undercover agents were present to intercept the unfolding plot. He then launched his drone for final aerial surveillance, meticulously reviewing the main entrance, target building, and escape routes. As Said was finalizing his attack strategy with the undercover operatives, law enforcement moved in and arrested him, thwarting the imminent attack just in time.
Islamic Radicalization Within the Military: A Clear and Present Danger
The case of Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said exposes a troubling reality: Islamic radicalization within the U.S. military. This incident is not an isolated event but part of a broader pattern of extremists using military enlistment as a pathway to combat training and weapons access. Said’s own admission that he joined the Michigan Army National Guard specifically to acquire skills for jihad highlights a significant security gap that must be addressed. We must critically assess whether soldiers who are taught to prioritize Sharia over the U.S. Constitution should be allowed in the military. Allowing individuals with jihadist allegiances to train, arm, and access sensitive military sites is a catastrophic security lapse. The lack of rigorous ideological vetting leaves our armed forces vulnerable to infiltration by those whose loyalty lies with a foreign ideological system rather than the nation they swore to defend.
What Needs to Change?
The case of Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said makes it clear that the U.S. military must take proactive steps to prevent future radicalization and infiltration by extremists. Key policy changes are essential to safeguard military integrity and national security:
- Comprehensive Ideological Screening: Implement thorough background checks during recruitment to identify any ties to jihadist movements or extremist ideologies.
- Ongoing Monitoring and Vetting: Continuous monitoring of soldiers for signs of radicalization and Islamic terror affiliations.
- Counter-Radicalization Training: Educate military personnel to recognize and report signs of jihadist ideology (Islam) among peers.
- Immediate Discharge of Suspects: Remove any soldier exhibiting Islamic terror sympathies from active duty to prevent potential attacks.
This incident is a wake-up call. We must stop Islamic infiltration into the military before more lives are endangered. National security cannot be compromised by political correctness. We owe it to every soldier and every American citizen to root out Islamic threats within our ranks and ensure that our armed forces remain loyal to the Constitution, not to foreign ideologies.
