Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jirani was a Saudi Arabian judge who was kidnapped and murdered by terrorists.[1]
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jirani | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | |
| Nationality | Saudi Arabia |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Known for | vocal critic of Iran |
Al-Jirani had been appointed a judge in the Endowments and Inheritance Department, and, according to the Saudi Gazette, had survived three previous attempts on his life.[1] The Saudi Gazette described him as outspoken in his criticism of Iran.
Al-Jirani's house was set on fire in 2011.[2] Armed men unsuccessfully attacked his home in 2012. The successful capture took place on December 13, 2016.[3] His post-mortem suggested he had been tortured prior to his execution.
Al-Jirani's body was discovered on December 25, 2017, and three men suspected of playing a role in his murder were apprehended: Abdullah Ali Ahmed Al-Dirweesh, Mazen Ali Ahmed and Mustapha Ahmed Salman Al-Sahwanb.[1] Other suspects remained at large, including: Mohammed Hussain Ali Al-Ammar, Maitham Ali Mohammed Al-Qidaihji, Ali Bilal Saud Al-Hamad, Zaki Mohammed Salman Al-Faraj and Salman bin Ali Salman Al-Faraj.[4]
Al-Ammar was captured, following a shoot-out, on January 8, 2020.[5] Saudi authorities described him as the "mastermind".
On September 30, 2018, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud posthumously awarded al-Jirani a First Class of King Abdulaziz Medal.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b c
Mishaal Al-Otaibi (2017-12-25). "Judge's killers identified: Body recovered from Awamiyah farm that of kidnapped judge". Saudi Gazette. Dammam. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
The Interior Ministry announced in a statement at the time that three people were arrested in connection with the case because they were watching the movements of the judge before he was kidnapped. They were: Abdullah Ali Ahmed Al-Dirweesh (25), Mazen Ali Ahmed (40) and Mustapha Ahmed Salman Al-Sahwanb (25).
- ^
"Saudi police find body of kidnapped judge". The National. 2017-12-25. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
A DNA test confirmed that the body was of Sheikh Jirani, who was kidnapped in December 2016 in front of his home in Awamiya.
- ^
Mohammed Al-Sulami (2017-12-25). "Saudi Arabia confirms death of judge Mohammed Al-Jirani". Arab News. Jeddah. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
According to the ministry, Al-Jirani was tortured before he was killed and buried in the remote location.
- ^
"Saudi Interior Ministry Identifies Murderers of Judge Jirani". Asharq al-Awsat. 2017-12-25. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
Citizens Zaki Mohammed Salman Al-Faraj and his half-brother Salman bin Ali Salman Al-Faraj have been implicated in the crime, he added.
- ^
Obaid al-Suheimy (2020-01-08). "Saudi Arabia Arrests Most Wanted Fugitive in al-Qatif". Asharq al-Awsat. Dammam. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
Security forces arrested him following a shootout after they had surrounded his hideout in the al-Bukhari neighborhood. Reports said he was accompanied by a number of people during the raid. One was critically injured during the operation.
- ^
"Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Orders to Grant Judge Al-Jirani King Abdulaziz Medal, First Class". Al-Riyadh Daily. 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ordered to grant a First Class of King Abdulaziz Medal to commemorate late Judge Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jirani who was assassinated by terrorist elements.