Shifan removed as police spokesperson
Shifan had served as the police spokesperson since his appointment in February 2024.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ahmed Shifan was removed from his role as spokesperson for the Maldives Police Service on Sunday.
Shifan had served as the police spokesperson since his appointment in February 2024. Multiple police sources confirmed that he was relieved of the position on Sunday.
The reason for the change has not been disclosed.
The development comes as the Maldives Police Service continues to implement changes to its organisational structure, including the reassignment of leadership positions across several departments.
When contacted by Dhauru, Shifan confirmed that a new spokesperson had been appointed and said further information should be sought from the police service.
The Maldives Police Service has not yet issued a statement regarding the change, nor has it announced the identity of the officer who will assume the role.
The latest development follows another personnel change involving Shifan last month. He was appointed Head of the Police Commissioner's Bureau, but that appointment was later withdrawn.
The police service recently announced a restructuring of its administrative and command framework, stating that the changes were intended to improve management and operational performance across the organisation.
No further details have been released regarding Shifan's reassignment or future responsibilities within the police service.
