Minister of Defence and National Security Adam Shareef Umar has revealed the military forces of Maldives are on alert upon receiving information about attempts to create unrest and disrupt the peace in the country.
Intelligence reports have been received about a plan to create unrest and disrupt peace in the country in the coming few days, Defence Minister Adam Shareef said, adding the security forces are closely monitoring the situation. The defence minister called upon the public to report any information about any event that could compromise national security.
Furthermore, the defence minister assured the security forces will remain loyal to their duties to protect the lives and property of Maldivian people and to protect the country's independence and sovereignty.