No action taken yet over police negligence in Yumnu's fall case
No police officer has been held accountable for negligence in Yumnu's case despite Presidential Commission findings
Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan speaking at parliament
Despite the findings of a Presidential Commission highlighting police negligence in the case of Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed, who fell from the ninth floor of H. Fentenoy onto the roof of H. Mithaaz on April 18, no police officer has been held accountable to date.
The commission, established by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in response to mounting public pressure, released its report on 17 June 2025. It clearly identified serious lapses by police officers in their handling of the case. However, more than two months later, the authorities have yet to take meaningful action.
MP for North Galolhu constituency Mohamed “Kudoo” Ibrahim had submitted a formal question to the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihusaan, seeking clarity on whether the recommendations of the commission were being implemented. After a prolonged delay, Minister Ihusaan finally issued a written response to the People’s Majlis. His reply noted that the Police Professional Standards Command had launched an internal investigation and that questioning of relevant officers was underway, but offered no indication that any disciplinary measures had been taken.
The minister also confirmed that the police were investigating individuals flagged for criminal inquiry in the commission’s report. According to the statement, Daud Ahmed of G. Eriyadhoo had been questioned. However, it was revealed that this questioning took place before the commission was even formed, undermining any suggestion of progress. Further, other key individuals named in the report, including those who met with Raud Ahmed, remain unexamined.
The government's slow response, despite the president’s public directive to implement the report’s findings, has raised serious concerns about accountability, transparency, and the overall seriousness with which the administration treats systemic failures in law enforcement.
To date, the case remains emblematic of broader institutional inertia, where critical findings from independent investigations fail to translate into real consequences for those in power or uniform.
