The Prosecutor General's (PG) office is deliberating on pressing charges against six police officers over alleged negligence in the investigation into the death of 50-year-old Zakiyya Moosa.
The National Integrity Commission (NIC) began an inquiry after allegations of police negligence in the investigation. The commission is seeking charges against six officers.
The NIC inquired whether the police acted in accordance with the laws and regulations from the moment the case was reported, while attending the crime scene and when conducting the investigation.
PG office spokesperson Ahmed Shafeeu told Adhadhu that the NIC's inquiry report was submitted to the prosecution and a decision will be taken soon.
"A decision on pressing charges will be announced as soon as possible. Because of the nature of the case, it will be taken seriously. We are considering pressing charges. Six police officers are accused," he said.
The NIC's allegations against the police officers are:
- Improper conduct in the performance of official duty
- Abuse of official position or influence of that position
- Obstruction of justice
- Obstruction of law enforcement and other activities of the state
Zakiyyaa was a native of Noonu Holhudhoo island. She was found dead with stab wounds to the neck on the morning of September 10, 2024.
Her family has called on President Mohamed Muizzu to conduct an independent inquiry into her death. The family has rejected police statements as "illogical."
Despite questionable circumstances, an autopsy was not done on Zakiyya's body. Home Minister Ali Ihusaan travelled to Holhudhoo island after a series of protests and told the residents it was a wrong decision.
But her later defended the police decision and said the decision was based on the advice of a pathologist in the country at the time.
