A Houthi militiaman opened fire on two civilians in the city of Ibb on Tuesday evening, critically injuring both. The incident occurred in an area under the control of the Houthi militia. Local sources identified the assailant as "Abu Jihad," a member of the Houthi security and intelligence apparatus who operates under the guise of a khat seller on Awqaf Street in the city center. He reportedly fired live ammunition at two young men, identified as Muadh Akram and another individual, both of whom were also selling khat. The motives behind the attack remain unclear amidst the prevailing chaos in the region. Eyewitnesses reported that the two injured men were transported to Al-Nasr Hospital for medical treatment. Medical sources described their conditions as critical due to the direct nature of their wounds. This incident is indicative of the daily violations and crimes perpetrated by Houthi militia members and leaders against civilians in the Ibb Governorate. These acts occur within a context of complete legal absence and persistent security breakdown that has plagued the governorate for years. |
