President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Ahmed Mohamed as the new Commissioner of Police.

The official ceremony to present the insignia of office was held on Sunday at the President's Office.

The appointment follows the retirement of former Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen. Three candidates had been considered for the position: Deputy Commissioner of Police Farhad Fikuree, Assistant Commissioner Ahmed Mohamed, and Assistant Commissioner Abdulla Shareef.

Ahmed Mohamed brings more than 30 years of experience in policing, having joined the Maldives Police Service in 1995. Throughout his career, he has held senior roles in both operational and investigative departments, gaining extensive experience across key areas of law enforcement.

In addition to his professional experience, Ahmed has completed specialised training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in India, including the IPS Probationers’ Basic Training Course and other advanced programmes designed for senior officers.

He also holds a Master of Sharia and a Bachelor of Sharia (Honours) from Villa College.

The Maldives Police Service stated that it will continue to provide full support and cooperation to the new Commissioner in carrying out his responsibilities.