Minister fails to clarify whether disciplinary action has been taken against police officers found negligent in Yumnu case

Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology Ali Ihusaan was unable to confirm whether any disciplinary action has been taken against the police officers involved in the incident where Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed fell from the ninth floor of H. Fentenoy onto the roof of H. Mithaaz.

Concerns have been raised by several parties over the continued lack of disciplinary action against police officers for negligence in the case of Yumnu’s death. This comes despite a report released by the presidential commission established by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, which explicitly highlighted significant failures on the part of the police.

Responding to questions at a press conference held on Thursday, Ihusaan stated that established mechanisms are in place to address issues arising from various police investigations and internal inquiries, encompassing a range of disciplinary actions. He noted that these measures include administrative actions, formal warnings, and dismissal from service, emphasizing that disciplinary action is not limited solely to termination of employment.

The Minister stated that following the incident, numerous changes have been implemented within the police force regarding the procedures for handling various cases.

"We must specifically examine whether disciplinary actions of this nature were taken against any individuals. It is certain that, following that case, numerous administrative changes have been implemented regarding the operational procedures of the police."

Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology Ali Ihusaan

The Minister stated that the police have also taken into account the recommendations for improvement outlined in the inquiry report compiled following the incident.

Regarding the specific angle you mentioned in this case, I will need to verify with the police exactly what steps have been taken in our investigation so far before I can provide you with that information. I will look into addressing this matter for you during the next police press conference.

Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology Ali Ihusaan

When questioned by Parliament regarding the implementation of recommendations from the Presidential Commission’s report into Yumnu's fall, Ihusaan stated that an investigation is underway. The Minister noted that the Police Professional Standards Command has launched an inquiry to determine the extent of negligence by individual officers and is currently in the process of questioning relevant personnel.