Saudi Prince Escapes Assassination Attempt

(Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) While greeting Ramadan well-wishers at his house in Jeddah last night, Prince Muhammad bin Naif escaped an assassination attempt by a wanted terrorist who blew himself up inside the prince's home.

The terrorist's body was turned into bits and pieces by an exploding suicide belt.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah visited Prince Muhammad at the hospital soon after the incident to inquire about his health and safety. The king thanked God for saving the minister's life, and commended his services to the country.

The king asked Prince Muhammad why was the terrorist allowed in without proper checks, to which the prince replied, “It was a mistake.” [...]

"Among them there was a wanted terrorist, who had previously expressed his desire to surrender himself to the prince," the statement said.

Prince Muhammad said the criminal act would only strengthen his resolve to do more to reinforce the country's security and stability.

"The wanted criminal exploded himself during security inspection," the royal court said, adding that the prince escaped the assassination attempt with minor injuries. The bomb had been fixed to his body and that was triggered when the terrorist received a call from outside.

Prince Muhammad bin Naif is the Assistant Interior Minister for Security Affairs.

It's notable that reporting of the incident repeatedly displays the word "terrorist" which likely indicates that the Saudis don't adhere to the mandatory new nomenclature launched by the Obama administration. Instead of terrorist, everyone is supposed to use opposition contingency something or something something force. I forget.