Crime

Police urge public vigilance as hunt for “dangerous” convicts continues

19 Oct 2014, 7:41 PM
Daniel Bosley
Police have called upon the public to be vigilant as the search for two escaped convicts continues.
“The Maldives Police Services appeal to the beloved public to be aware of two dangerous criminals who were escaped from Maafushi Jail where they were serving life sentences,” read a police statement today.
Authorities have today reported no progress in the search for two convicts who escaped on Friday (October 17).
Ibrahim Shahum Adam – aged 23, and Fariyash Ahmed – aged 26 – were both serving life sentences for separate murder cases.

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