The Saudi Ministry of Interior issued an official statement today announcing the execution of three citizens in the Eastern Province, after they were found guilty of committing serious terrorist crimes aimed at destabilizing security and stability, including armed attacks on security personnel and security headquarters.
Details of the Interior Ministry statement and names of those convicted
The Ministry stated in its announcement that security forces apprehended Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Hussein Al Abu Abdullah, Musa bin Jaafar bin Abdullah Al Sakhman, and Reda bin Ali bin Mahdi Al Ammar, all of whom are Saudi nationals. Intensive security investigations resulted in them being charged with committing acts criminalized under Sharia law and the country's legal code.
According to the statement, the perpetrators were found to be involved in forming a terrorist cell aimed at spreading corruption and chaos. They directly targeted security personnel, official vehicles, and security headquarters with gunfire, constituting a blatant attack on state authority and a threat to public safety. They were also convicted of manufacturing explosives, possessing weapons and ammunition with the intent to use them in terrorist operations, and joining a foreign terrorist organization seeking to harm the Kingdom's security and resources.
Legal requirements and judicial procedures
These rulings come within the framework of the strict judicial system followed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in dealing with terrorism and state security cases. After the arrest of the accused, they were referred to the competent court, where they underwent a fair trial with all judicial guarantees. A ruling was issued against them confirming the charges against them and sentencing them to death by way of discretionary punishment due to the seriousness and multiplicity of their crimes.
The ruling was upheld by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, and a royal decree was issued to enforce the legally mandated punishment. The sentence was carried out on Wednesday, 11 Rajab 1447 AH, corresponding to December 31, 2025, in the Eastern Province. This procedural sequence reflects the state's commitment to the meticulous application of justice before the execution of final judgments.
A firm message to deter terrorism and maintain security
The execution of this sentence sends a clear and firm message affirming the Kingdom's unwavering strategy in combating terrorism and eliminating its sources. Through this announcement, the Ministry of Interior emphasizes that security forces are vigilant against anyone who dares to tamper with the security of the nation or threaten the lives of citizens and residents.
The ministry concluded its statement by emphasizing the keenness of the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to maintain security, achieve justice, and implement the provisions of Islamic Sharia against anyone who attacks innocent people and sheds innocent blood, while warning that the deterrent Sharia punishment will be the fate of anyone who commits such criminal acts, to ensure that the Kingdom remains an oasis of security and safety.
