Military police’s commander in Marib survives assassination attempt

Last updated Aug 20, 2021 2:16 AM

MARIB, Aug. 20 (YPA) – A commander loyal to the Saudi-led coalition forces survived on Thursday an assassination attempt in the city of Marib, sources familiar with the matter said.

The sources in the city affirmed that Brigadier General “Naji Munaif”, commander of the military police in the province, survived an assassination attempt while returning from the outskirts of the Juba district towards the city.

Tribal gunmen set up an armed ambush targeting Munaif’s convoy near a military point belonging to the coalition in “Al-Falaj” area, south of the city, the source added.