Ibb – Houthi militants have abducted a Yemeni expatriate who had recently returned from Saudi Arabia, after storming his home in Ibb governorate and terrorizing his family, local sources reported Sunday. Family members described the incident as deeply traumatic, noting that the intruders threatened them during the operation. Residents condemned the abduction, calling it part of a wider pattern of arbitrary arrests and intimidation carried out by the group against civilians. Rights advocates warn that such practices reflect the Houthis’ tightening grip on communities under their control, where dissent and independent voices are often silenced through force. The incident has sparked outrage among locals, who say the militia’s actions violate social norms and further erode trust between communities and authorities.