Update: Security officer survives assassination attempt in Shabwa

SHABWA, Oct. 20 (YPA) – A high-ranking security commander loyal to the Saudi-led coalition forces on Thursday survived an assassination attempt in Shabwa province, southern Yemen.

According to the sources, Former Shabwa Governorate Security Director Brigadier General Awad Dhiban survived an assassination attempt this morning in Ataq city.

The sources explained that “an improvised explosive device exploded and targeted DHaiban’s military pickup vehicle while he was passing in Nasab neighborhood in the same city.”

The source pointed out that Dhiban’s son was injured and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

E.M