SANAA, Aug 10 (KUNA) -- Yemen's director of command and staff academy of the defense ministry Brigadier Omar Salim Barashid died in a car explosion in Mukalla city, a ministry statement reported on Friday.
A bomb laden into his car exploded on a bridge in the city, which caused him serious injuries. He was admitted to hospital and died of his wounds later, the defense ministry statement added.
The explosion also severely injured Barashid's bodyguard and a citizen.
The ministry statement accused Al-Qaeda for masterminding this gruesome incident. (end) az.hs KUNA 101104 Aug 12NNNN