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Murder suspect confesses to taxi driver killing

Ahmed Aiham
21 December 2019, MVT 17:09
Aerial view of the housing solutions built in Hulhumale'. PHOTO: HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD
Ahmed Aiham
21 December 2019, MVT 17:09

Commissioner of Police (CP) Mohamed Hameed, on Friday, revealed that the suspect apprehended on Thursday had confessed to fatally stabbing the taxi driver Gasim Hassan, in reclaimed suburb Hulhumale'.

Commissioner of Police revealed the status of the investigation on Twitter. PHOTO: TWITTER

According to Maldives Police Service, officers attended to the scene following reports of the incident which occurred on December 4. Gasim, aged 59, was taken to Hulhumale' Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He was reportedly stabbed in the neck and arm.

Authorities found the murder weapon roughly 300 meters from where Gasim's body was discovered. Analysis of the weapon found fingerprint and DNA evidence of the suspects.

Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed frequently discloses updates on social media. PHOTO: TWITTER

CP Hameed disclosed that a press briefing will be held during the following week to update the public over the matter.

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