Although Richard possessed superior numbers, several of his key lieutenants defected.

He has told investigators that a key lieutenant of Mr. bin Laden helped arrange his trip to Afghanistan.

Four Sunni police commanders and two key lieutenants have been killed in the past eight weeks, Colonel Jones said.

His key lieutenants hold the pivotal posts in the Secretariat.

Intelligence on Aidid's whereabouts and those of his key lieutenants was as scarce as a cold drink of water.

Three key lieutenants are still at large.

The terrorist leader and his key lieutenants have not tried to leave Afghanistan, despite the sudden collapse of the Taliban's front lines, the officials said.

He argued that Kalugin's key lieutenants had to answer for their crimes.

Bernie Shapiro was one of the three or four key lieutenants, and Anselmo was supposed to work for him.

"We've picked up a couple of his key lieutenants, and that's helpful," he said.