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Maavah Murder: Man Fatally Stabbed in Suspected Drug Dispute, Suspect Confesses

A 29-year-old man, Moosa Ibrahim of Nalahiya in L. Maavah, was fatally stabbed during a public altercation on Maavah Island on Sunday morning, in what sources allege was a drug-related dispute. Police arrested Mohamed Ibrahim, 29, of HDh. Nolhivaranfaru, who has reportedly confessed during initial questioning, and say a full investigation is underway.

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  1. Sun 27 Jul
    A 29-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a public altercation in Maavah Island. on Sunday morning only The Standard A 29-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a public altercation in Maavah Island on Sunday morning, in what sources allege is a drug-related dispute between two known individuals.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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  • 29 years age of the victim The Standard The victim, Moosa Ibrahim, also 29, from Nalahiya, L. Maavah was attacked with a sharp object in a populated area of the island.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave 21-year-old 26 Apr Transparency Maldives

  • 29 years age of the arrested suspect The Standard Police have arrested Mohamed Ibrahim, 29, from Asaree Manzil in HDh. Nolhivaranfaru, in connection with the murder.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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  • Police arrested Mohamed Ibrahim, 29, in connection with the murder and held him in Maavah Police custody. Maavah The Standard Police have arrested Mohamed Ibrahim, 29, from Asaree Manzil in HDh. Nolhivaranfaru, in connection with the murder. He is currently being held in Maavah Police custody as investigations continue.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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