Interior Ministry mourns Coast Guard martyr

KUWAIT, May 25 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior held a funeral party on Saturday for Abdullah Al-Failakawi who was martyred while on duty in a Coast Guard boat accident.
On behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt.-Gen. Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, Undersecretary of the Ministry Lt.-Gen. Essam Al-Nahham expressed sincere condolences for the family of the martyr.
Lt.-Gen. Al-Nahham paid homage to Al-Failakawi, saying he proved to be a dedicated service member who shouldered his responsibilities selflessly, according to a press release by the Ministry.
Lt.-Gen. Al-Nahham called on the other service members who were injured in the accident and conveyed to them the regards of the Lt.-Gen. Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, wishing them quick recovery.
Yesterday, the Ministry announced that a Coast Guard boat capsized and crashed, killing Al-Failakawi and wounding ten others. (end) dd.tab.sd