Diyala: Security forces discovered the body of a police officer, identified as a colonel in the border police, murdered inside his residence in the Kanaan district of Diyala Governorate.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, a security source revealed that the officer was found deceased under mysterious circumstances. The source further explained that a specialized security team has initiated a thorough investigation, which includes reviewing footage from surveillance cameras in the vicinity to gather more information and determine the sequence of events leading to the officer’s death.

The identity of the officer has not been disclosed, and the motive behind the murder remains unclear at this stage. Local authorities have heightened security measures in the area as the investigation continues. The community has expressed shock and concern over the safety of law enforcement personnel following this incident.