
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the implementation of a retaliatory death sentence against a Saudi citizen in the Al-Jawf region, after he was convicted of killing a Saudi citizen by shooting her.
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The implementation of the retaliation ruling comes after the issuance of a final judicial ruling, its endorsement by the relevant authorities, and the issuance of a royal order to enforce it.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced, on Monday, the execution of a death sentence as “retaliation” against a citizen in the Al-Jawf region, according to a statement from the ministry published by the Saudi “SPA” News Agency.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior said: “Abdulaziz bin Rafan bin Owaid Al-Mushaiti Al-Anzi, a Saudi national, killed Maya bint Askar bin Ali Al-Anzi, a Saudi national, by shooting her several times, which led to her death,” according to SPA.
The Ministry added: “Thanks to God, the security authorities were able to arrest the aforementioned perpetrator and his investigation resulted in him being accused of committing the crime, and by referring him to the competent court, a ruling was issued against him proving what was attributed to him was proven and he was killed as a retaliator. The ruling became final after it was supported by his authority, and a royal order was issued to enforce what was decided by law and was supported by his authority.”
The Saudi Ministry of Interior confirmed that “the death sentence (retribution) was carried out against the perpetrator, Abdulaziz bin Rafan bin Owaid Al-Mushaiti Al-Anazi, a Saudi national, on Monday, on 4/24/1448 AH, corresponding to 10/5/2026 AD, in the Al-Jawf region,” according to the statement.

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