Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said the military will begin arresting and prosecuting anyone who loots abandoned properties in the newly-recaptured city of Tikrit.

Saddam Hussein's hometown was recaptured by Iraqi forces on Wednesday, ending a nearly 10-month occupation by the Islamic State and al-Sham (ISIS) militant group.

Most of the city's homes remain abandoned and cases of looting from homes and businesses were reported within hours of the military victory. In a statement on Friday, al-Abadi said security forces must ensure that normalcy is restored quickly.