Makkah: Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz made a phone call to security officer Rayan bin Saeed bin Yahya Al-Ahmad, who was injured while performing his duties at the Grand Mosque, inquiring about his health and praising his courage, dedication, and vigilance, which reflect his deep commitment to his security responsibilities.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Prince Abdulaziz emphasized that the officer's actions embody the noble values upheld by all security personnel in serving their religion and country. He described the heroic act not merely as the performance of a duty, but as a noble humanitarian gesture reflecting the highest meanings of sacrifice and devotion. This demonstrates the high level of readiness and professional competence applied in handling various emergency situations within the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
The minister of interior highlighted the continuous support and attention given to security personnel by the wise leadership, serving as a fundamental incentive for their continued dedication to maintaining the security and safety of the Grand Mosque and its pilgrims. At the end of the call, Prince Abdulaziz prayed to Allah Almighty to grant the injured security officer a speedy recovery and to safely return him to his duties.
The special force for the security of the Grand Mosque responded to an incident in which a person attempted to jump from one of the mosque's upper levels. Officer Al-Ahmad was injured while courageously trying to prevent the individual from hitting the ground. Both the officer and the individual were subsequently transported to the hospital to receive necessary medical care.