Family disowns Obaida’s killer

The Jordanian national accused of killing 9-year-old Sharjah boy Obaida has a criminal record in his home country, reported Emarat Al Youm newspaper.

Identified as N. Issa, the accused lured the child – also a Jordanian – two weeks ago from his father's garage in the industrial area of Sharjah, strangled him to death after failing to molest him.

Quoting its sources in the Jordanian capital of Amman, the newspaper reported that the defendant has a criminal record and committed crimes such as indecent assaults and threats to harm others.

The defendant was reportedly confined to his house and was kept under security surveillance due to the criminal record. He was instructed to report to a nearby police station on a daily basis to inform officials about his activities.

The accused was sentenced in one case and was charged in another lawsuit.

Moreover, the information revealed that a circular was also issued in Jordan to bring the accused to his homeland to face the charges.

The murder of 9-year-old Obaida sparked angry reactions in the UAE and Jordan.

The accused’s father, identified as Issa Abdullah, urged authorities to expedite the process and award death penalty to his son.

Family of the accused issued a statement, condemning and disowning him and also asking for his death penalty.

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