Commissioner Of Police


Police chief sacked, deputies transferred
Updated: Hussain Waheed has been offered state minister at the housing ministry. Deputy commissioners of police Hassan Habeeb and Mohamed Sadiq have also been transferred to government ministries. Police intelligence chief Ahmed Areef has been promoted from assistant to deputy commissioner of police, and placed in charge.
23 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM


Police chief pledges full support for arrests, raids in boat blast probe
Urging all commissioned officers to support an inquiry into an explosion on President Yameen’s boat, police commissioner Hussein Waheed said he wants to assure the public that police “will not hesitate” to make the necessary arrests and raids.
15 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM


President Yameen meets Commissioner of Police
President Abdulla Yameen met with the Commissioner of Police Hussein Waheed and high-ranking officers at the police headquarters in Malé today following an apparent assassination attempt on his speedboat in September.
11 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Police deny framing Nazim as former Commissioner alleges politicisation
12 Feb 2015, 4:51 PM
Former Defense Minister brought to Police for statement
08 Feb 2015, 1:06 PM
Maldivians fighting wars abroad a concern, says Police Commissioner
03 Feb 2015, 4:17 PM
Pistol and explosive device found at Nazim’s home, says Police Commissioner
29 Jan 2015, 7:10 PM
Commissioner of Police for Western Australia pays visit to the Maldives
13 Jan 2015, 1:39 PM
Charlie Hebdo massacre demonstrates “profound need to counter radicalism,” says President Yameen
11 Jan 2015, 8:39 PM
Over 50 Maldivian militants fighting in foreign wars, reveals Commissioner of Police
08 Jan 2015, 7:22 PM
Chief justice and police commissioner discuss police obstruction and assault cases
21 Dec 2014, 3:23 PM
Allegations of links to criminals dismissed as police celebrate SO Unit achievements
01 Jan 2014, 11:58 PM
Minister of Home Affairs orders the removal of “any material inciting hatred towards police”
03 Dec 2013, 7:28 PM
Hussain Waheed appointed new Commissioner of Police
20 Nov 2013, 12:56 PM
Police Commissioner accuses politicians of involvement in gang activity
23 May 2013, 7:31 PM
Certain parliamentary committees trying to discredit police: Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz
24 Feb 2013, 7:50 PM
FBI assisting with Afrasheem murder investigation: Police Commissioner Riyaz
13 Oct 2012, 6:00 PM
Salaf sends letter to police requesting information on alleged missionaries
05 Aug 2010, 11:22 AM
Police patrols now pedal powered
31 Mar 2010, 3:49 PM