Young man killed at farm in Masyaf

A young man was killed at his poultry farm in the Masyaf countryside of Hama province, two days after a farm guard was killed in the nearby Homs countryside, amid local complaints of rising incidents of theft and looting and the spread of weapons in the area.

Young man killed at farm in Masyaf
7 September, 2026   15:30
NEWS DESK

A murder took place in the Masyaf countryside early Monday morning, claiming the life of young man Ghiyath Nawfal Suleiman, who was found dead inside his poultry farm located about two kilometers east of Kafr Kamrah village.

According to our ANHA correspondent, citing eyewitnesses, Suleiman was found inside the farm after being killed. However, the circumstances of the crime, the identity of those responsible and their motives remain unclear.

The incident comes two days after a young man working as a farm guard was killed in al-Qabu village in the Homs countryside, about nine kilometers away from the site of the latest killing, according to information circulating locally.

According to local accounts, the area has witnessed repeated incidents of theft and looting amid the spread of weapons and a lack of effective deterrent measures, raising concerns among residents, farmers and owners of agricultural facilities over the possibility of similar incidents recurring.

No official information had been issued by the time of publication regarding details of the crime or those responsible. No official statement has been released on the outcome of the investigation or measures taken to pursue those responsible.

ANHA