JEDDAH: A Yemeni national, who killed a soldier in Bisha, had Daesh links, the interior ministry said on Friday.

The 20-year-old, who was named as Omar Saeed Bahasama, ran over Mahadl Al-Selouly then stabbed him on Thursday.

The soldier was leaving a mosque after offering morning prayers when he was martyred.

Six other Yemenis are being held for investigation related to the incident.