The Public Security Directorate mourned the death of Colonel Abdul Razzaq Abdel Hafez Al Dalabeh, Deputy Police Director of Ma’an Governorate, after he was hit with a bullet to the head while dealing with riots that were being carried out by a group of vandals and outlaws in Al Husseiniya area in Ma’an Governorate.

The Directorate noted that it will continue its work to preserve the security of Jordan and protect its citizens, and they will strike with an iron fist against anyone who attempts to attack lives and public property or threaten the security of the homeland and the citizens.

Public Security Directorate stressed that while it guarantees the protection of freedom of opinion and peaceful expression, it will deal in accordance with the provisions of the law and by using appropriate force with anyone who commits riots and vandalism, wherever they may be, and will not allow criminals and vandals to exploit this circumstance to harm the lives of citizens and terrorize them.

The Directorate extended its sincere condolences to the families and colleagues of Colonel Al-Dalabeh.