2021-05-10 06:36:03 GMT2021-05-10 14:36:03(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
MALE, May 10 (Xihua) The Maldives police have arrested the primary suspect in connection to a terrorist attack which injured Speaker of Parliament and former President Mohamed Nasheed last week, local media reported on Monday.
Ahmed Adhuham, 25, was apprehended by the police in Hulhumale 15 hours after the release of CCTV footage featuring him at the scene of the attack. Two other suspects, 21-year-old Mujaz Ahmed and 32-year-old Thahumeen Ahmed were arrested on Saturday.
State media reported that Maldives Parliamentary Committee on National Security Services will conduct an inquiry into the breach of the Speaker s security. The Committee has resolved to identify any negligence leading up to the attack, and may seek technical assistance from foreign experts.