Afghan, NATO forces kill Taliban commander

KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A Taliban leader, believed responsible for suicide bombings, kidnappings and torture, has been killed, NATO military leaders said Tuesday.

Afghan and NATO forces killed Muhammed Bobi overnight during a joint operation in Logar province south of Afghanistan's capital Kabul, CNN reported.

Bobi was allegedly responsible for suicide bombings against civilians and troops and was involved in the kidnapping and torture of citizens, NATO's International Security Assistance Force said.

The Taliban commander's death will have a "significant effect" on the terrorist organization's ability to operate in Logar province, said Canadian Brig. Gen. Richard Blanchette, an ISAF spokesman.

"During the joint operation, Bobi was given the option to surrender peacefully but instead attempted to attack (Afghan military) members," ISAF said in a statement. "Fortunately, no civilian casualties resulted from his last act of violence."