Yemen Interior Minister Holds Emergency Police Chiefs Meeting Amid Houthi Escalation

Yemen’s interior minister, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Ali Haidan, convened an emergency video conference with police directors from the liberated governorates. The meeting reviewed recent security developments, including a armed attack on the National Security headquarters in Luder, Abyan, and assessed the readiness of police forces to counter Houthi militia actions.

Haiden emphasized the need to translate directives from the Presidential Leadership Council and the cabinet into concrete field measures, improve coordination with local authorities and the armed forces, and maintain high vigilance across the governorates. Police leaders reported full operational readiness, high morale, and pledged continued support to the military in thwarting Houthi sabotage plans.