Moosa Ali Jaleel axed as Defense Minister

President Abdulla Yameen has removed Major General (Retired) Moosa Ali Jaleel from his post as Defense Minister.

The decision was announced in a tweet sent out by President’s Office Spokesperson Ibrahim Muaz Ali late Tuesday night.

The tweet did not reveal any reason as to why Moosa Ali Jaleel was relieved of his duties.

Moosa Ali Jaleel was appointed Defense Minister on January 20, 2014 after Colonel (Retired) Mohamed Nazim was removed from the post and later jailed on weapons charges.

Moosa Ali Jaleel is, at the moment, unavailable for comment regarding the decision.

The decision comes after an explosion took place on the presidential speedboat leaving First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim in the hospital with injuries to her back.

According to the government, investigation into the incident so far pointed toward it being an attempt to assassinate President Yameen.

Three military officers have been arrested so far under suspicion they tried to hide evidence of foul play.