A "Dina" truck driver was killed by soldiers' bullets at a checkpoint in Al Mahfad District.

Arabian Sea Newspaper - Special

Abyan ((Arabian Sea)) Al Mahfad: A "Dina" truck driver was killed on Wednesday afternoon by bullets fired by soldiers belonging to a security checkpoint in Al Mahfad District, Abyan Governorate, in an incident that sparked outrage and resentment among citizens and travelers. Local sources told the "Arabian Sea" newspaper that soldiers stationed at a checkpoint located on the public road in Al Mahfad District opened fire on the truck as it passed, killing its driver instantly, without the circumstances of the incident being clear yet. The sources added that the truck was on its way to one of the governorate's districts before being subjected to a sudden shooting from the security point, pointing out that the bullets hit the driver directly and killed him, while no other injuries were recorded. As of the time of writing this news, no official clarification has been issued by the security authorities or the local authority in Abyan regarding the reasons for the shooting or the identity of the deceased driver.