Al-Qaeda operatives kidnap Saudi commander east of Marib city

MARIB, May 02 (YPA) – Al-Qaeda organization operatives kidnapped a Saudi commander and a number of his companions in Marib city, local sources said Sunday.

The sources explained that gunmen from Al-Qaeda organization kidnapped on Saturday evening a Saudi military commander and two of his companions, as they left Marib towards Al-Wadiah border crossing.

The move came as a protest against a drone raid believed to be American, which targeted last week a meeting of Al-Qaeda leaders with Islah Party militia leaders at the home of Sheikh bin Jalal.

According to the sources, the Saudi-led coalition forces and the pro-coalition Hadi’s government authorities have reservations about the identity of the kidnapped Saudi leader.

YPA