Leading al-Qaeda figure arrested in Yemen

Leading al-Qaeda figure arrested in Yemen

Yemeni security services have captured a senior leader in al-Qaeda who participated in the Qaifah battles in Bayda province, a state news agency reported

The terrorist leader was caught by security men while he was coming from Ma’rib province to carry out criminal acts in the capital Sana’a, Saba News states, citing the official spokesman for the Ministry of Interior , Brigadier General Abdul Khaleq Al-Ajri.

No further details were given about the arrest operation.