Islamists condemn attempts to undermine Jordan's security

AMMAN — The Muslim Brotherhood group on Wednesday condemned the use of arms against the state, stressing the need for national unity amidst regional unrest.

In a statement issued commenting on the security operation against outlaws in Irbid, in which one Jordanian officer was killed and four were injured, the Islamist group expressed its rejection of any attempt to undermine the Kingdom's security.

The opposition group mourned the death of the officer, Captain Rashed Zyoud, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The Brotherhood also stressed that it will be among the first to defend the country. Seven "outlaws affiliated with Daesh" were killed in the Irbid raid, official sources said on Wednesday.