Syrian security member killed by unknown gunmen in southern Idlib

IDLIB, Syria (North Press) – A member of the General Security Directorate affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Interior was shot dead on Saturday by unidentified gunmen in the southern countryside of Idlib, northwest Syria, a government source told North Press.

The source said that the victim, Hani al-Jadaan, from the town of Sinjar, was targeted by armed assailants in the Sanjar subdistrict of Maarrat al-Numan area.

According to the source, al-Jadaan was hit by a direct gunshot to the head and died instantly.

The identity and motives of the attackers remain unknown, as security forces have reportedly launched an investigation into the incident.

By Atoun Jan