Houthi Militia Abducts Bus Driver in Ibb Over Slogan

Houthi militia forces have abducted a civilian in Ibb Governorate, central Yemen, amidst ongoing daily violations across the province's districts.

Local sources reported that the Houthi militia detained a bus driver after a phrase, "Sheikh bin Fadgham," was written on the rear window of the bus he operates to support his family. The militia claimed the driver used offensive writings and phrases on the back of his vehicle.

Sources indicated that the Houthi militia compelled the driver to confess to the act during initial interrogation and subsequently broke the rear window of the bus. The militia is reportedly continuing its investigation and has threatened punitive measures against the driver.

This incident occurs against the backdrop of a significant tribal conflict in Al Jawf Governorate, which has been ongoing for over two weeks. The conflict, known as "Matareh Al Karama," was called for by Sheikh Hamad bin Fadgham Al Hazmi following his abduction, humiliation, and torture in Houthi militia prisons. This action was reportedly linked to his support for the cause of "Mira Saddam Hussein."