Manama, Dec. 15 (BNA): Manama, Dec. 15 (BNA): Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa has sent a cable to the Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier and Defence Minister HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The commander-in-chief offered profound condolences and consolation to HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the martyrdom of Colonel Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Sahyan while assuming his national duty alongside his brothers from the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to defend legitimacy in Yemen.

He prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the soul of the martyr in eternal peace and bless his relatives with patience and fortitude.

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BNA 1347 GMT 2015/12/15