Jordanian security officer dies in attack near Sri Lankan embassy
Authorities in Amman described the stabbing as a targeted terrorist act, occurring weeks after a deadly church shooting in the south.
By Samantha Reed ·
A Jordanian security officer was killed on Thursday by a stabbing attack near the Sri Lankan embassy in Amman. The Jordanian Public Security Directorate labeled the incident a terrorist act. The attack took place just weeks after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in southern Jordan, killing nine people and injuring dozens.
According to the Public Security Directorate, the victim was struck with a pointed object. The agency stated that a preliminary investigation suggested the attacker had specifically planned the act against members of the security forces. The Sri Lankan embassy confirmed the incident occurred in its immediate vicinity but provided no further details.
State broadcaster Al-Mamlaka reported that the suspect was detained after attempting to seize the weapon of the officer who died. A second security agent intervened in the struggle. Both the attacker and the second officer sustained injuries during the confrontation.
Mohamed al-Momani, the spokesperson for the Jordanian government, said Prime Minister Bishara al-Khasawneh was closely monitoring the security response to the incident. Al-Momani posted on X that attacking personnel on duty constitutes an assault on the dignity of the state. The Jordanian government is currently reviewing the security protocols around diplomatic missions in the capital.
