Maavah stabbing suspect arrested

The individual responsible for stabbing a youth in the neck and killing them has been arrested. The incident occurred in Laamu Maavah.

Identified as Moosa Ibrahim, 29 from the Nalahiya residence in Maavah, the stabbing took place in sight of island residents in a public area when the assailant and Moosa Ibrahim were in a heated argument. Moosa succumbed to his injuries even before he was brought to the island's health center.

Police identified the assailant and arrested Mohamed Ibrahim, a 29 year old individual from Asaree Manzil residence in Haa Dhaalu Nolhivaranfaru.

He is currently detained by Maavah authorities.

Police said they received a report that a man had been stabbed to death in Maavah this morning at 10 am. The individual was taken to the island health center but was pronounced dead on site, police said.

The attack is believed to have been caused by an argument between the two men, Maavah Council President Ahmed Moosa told Mihaaru News.

A resident of Maavah said the assailant was allegedly under the influence and that he is also known to visit the island from time to time.