Attack on church in Jordan: 7 people killed

It was reported that 7 people were killed and 27 people were injured in an armed attack at a church in Kerak, Jordan.

Jordanian Police Chief Major General Ubeydullah al-Meayita made a press statement in the city of Kerak together with the Minister of Internal Affairs Mazin al-Feraye.

Meayita stated that 7 people died in the attack and 27 injured were treated in hospitals.

Jordanian Interior Minister Feraye also condemned the attack, stating that it was a terrorist act carried out by an extremist group.

"This attack broke the hearts of Jordanian families," said Feraye, adding that security units continue their efforts to catch the perpetrators.

"This cowardly act of terrorism will further increase the determination of Jordanians to reject violence and extremism and to fight all forms of terrorism," Feraye said. he said.

King Abdullah II of Jordan also made a statement on the social media account of the US-based company he said.

"The efforts of those who thought that betrayal bullets would divide the ranks of Jordanians were in vain in the face of our determination and unity." King Abdullah said, emphasizing that all Jordanians from the north to the south of the country are united.

Expressing his condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, King Abdullah said, "The blood of Jordanians is precious. We will respond with an iron fist to those who lay hands on this country." He included his statements.

Following the attack, local media reported that three armed men got out of a vehicle near the church and opened fire at random.

It was also stated that there were more than 150 people inside and outside the church during the incident.

On the other hand, a publication ban was imposed by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office after the attack.

Kerek Hospital, where the injured were transferred, made an urgent call for blood donations for the injured.

In the news on Jordanian television, it was reported that, according to initial findings, at least 7 people died and 10 people were injured in the armed attack at a church in the city of Kerak.