Deputy Governor of Aden: Giants Forces Lead the Security Portfolio in the Capital and Secure Institutions

Yemen Monitor / Newsroom:

The Deputy Governor of Aden, Adnan Al-Kaf, confirmed that the Giants Forces, alongside the Security Belts, Aden Security forces, and Facilities Guard forces, are currently in charge of full security control over the temporary capital, Aden. This is within arrangements aimed at maintaining security and stability and preventing any acts of chaos or looting.

Al-Kaf clarified that the Giants Forces are undertaking the major role in securing the city, as they are deployed across various sectors and are protecting public and state institutions, along with securing private property. He indicated that the task of managing the forces has been fully entrusted to the Vice President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Abu Zar’a Al-Mahrami.

He pointed out that Al-Mahrami, with his field experience and leadership role, is capable of unifying various military and security formations into a single trench to serve the country. He affirmed that all security and military forces are currently present in Aden to participate in defending the city and preventing a repeat of the chaos scenarios witnessed in other provinces.

The Deputy Governor of Aden emphasized that the security situation in the city is characterized by harmony and full coordination among the various forces, including the police, internal security, the Security Belt, Facilities Guard, Giants Forces, and Emergency Forces. He confirmed that the presence of these formations occurs without any clashes or confrontations among them.

He explained that there are forces affiliated with the Ministry of Interior represented by Aden Security, alongside forces affiliated with the Fourth Military Region under the Ministry of Defense, all working in an integrated manner to defend the temporary capital and preserve its security.

Regarding the offices of the Southern Transitional Council, Al-Kaf confirmed that they are still operational and fully secured by the security forces, just like the rest of the state institutions. No party can enter them, tamper with them, or loot their contents, as part of measures aimed at protecting public property and maintaining public order.