2 murders in 1 week; no arrests

Police report they have made no arrests in either of the two murders which took place in Male’ City less than a week apart.

Nadheem Abdul Raheem, 24, from Ibrahimy Hiyaa in H. A. Thakandhoo was attacked on July 27 while having a drink with friends at the Terminal Café’ – located in the Henveyru district of Male’ City.

He was attacked by a group of masked men who fled with the knife they used lodged inside his head.

Nadheem was left braindead from the injury and passed away on July 29.

The latest murder victim – Mohamed Anas, 25, from V. Rakeedhoo was stabbed inside the Litus Service Center in Hadheebeemagu where he had fled inside to escape his attackers – two masked men.

The attack took place last Monday night.

Police media official informed “Sun” this Tuesday that investigation into both murders were ongoing but that no arrests have been made yet.

Male’ City has seen a surge in gang violence in recent weeks. Five gang-related attacks took place this week; resulting in two fatalities and leaving seven more injured.