Republic Square shut off for vice president’s return
Supporters of the vice president were planning to gather near the official jetty at the restricted “green zone” to greet Adeeb amidst rumours of his imminent arrest over an alleged attempt to assassinate President Abdulla Yameen. The vice president and his associates have become the main suspects over the blast on the president’s speedboat on September 28.
24 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
The police have announced that the Republic Square area will be closed tomorrow morning for security reasons when Vice President Ahmed Adeeb arrives in Malé.
Supporters of the vice president were planning to gather near the official jetty at the restricted “green zone” to greet Adeeb amidst rumours of his imminent arrest over an alleged attempt to assassinate President Abdulla Yameen.
At a midnight press conference, Assistant Commissioner of Police Abdulla Nawaz said the police have cordoned off the green zone based on intelligence information that suggested Adeeb’s life could be in danger.
Asked if the police were investigating plans to attack the vice president, Nawaz said security is being tightened in light of the blast on the president’s speedboat.
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