Almotamar.net - The governor of Ma'reb Arif al-Zouka said Monday five of security soldiers were killed today while they were removing a roadblock set up gunmen groups on the main road linking the governorate to Safer area.

The governor added in a statement to almotamar.net the security sent two patrols to remove the roadblock and that resulted in exchange of fire with highwaymen caused the killing of five members of the patrols among them the commander captain Haydar Sulaiman and the wounding of seven from both sides.

The governor said disputes with Al-Damashqa tribe caused that some its tribesmen blocked the main road near Safer area, indicating that security authorities began immediately taking necessary measures related to the incident.