The Public Security Directorate has announced the death of Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Slayta, who was killed in a cowardly terrorist attack while carrying out his official duties in the capital. One officer was also injured.

 

The Directorate's spokesperson gave details of the attack. He said that at 12:20pm on Thursday, a man ambushed a Public Security officer on Al-Madina Al-Munawwara Street in the capital, attacked him with a sharp object and stabbed him. A nearby patrol immediately intervened, its crew dealt with the attacker, brought the situation under control and arrested him.

 

The spokesperson said the patrol's officer in charge was injured in the face during the scuffle with the attacker.

 

The martyr was taken to hospital, where he died shortly afterwards. The injured officer was taken to hospital for treatment and his condition is stable. Security services have begun questioning the attacker, and initial investigations indicate he intended to carry out the terrorist act against Public Security personnel.

 

The Public Security Directorate mourns the martyrdom of Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Slayta, who went down the path of duty and sacrifice, joining the ranks of the nation's martyrs who kept their promises to God. It prays that God grant him His mercy, admit him to the highest paradise among the martyrs and the righteous, and grant his family and colleagues patience and comfort. To God we belong, and to Him we return.