Security Forces Arrest Suspect in Killing of Priest in Jbeil

Lebanese security forces have arrested a suspect in the killing of Father Samir Daou in Jbeil, with an investigation underway under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities, local broadcaster MTV reported.

According to MTV, a unit from the Information Branch raided a residential building along the coastal road between Jbeil and Amchit at around 4 a.m.

The building is reportedly home to more than 400 Syrian residents.

During the raid, security forces arrested the man suspected of killing Father Daou. The suspect reportedly confessed to the crime during questioning, MTV said.