Minister of Defence and National Security Adam Shareef Umar has assured to take immediate action to ensure national security, adding the government will not give any chance to disrupt the peace and security in the country.
The government and the ruling party were targeted with criticism following the decision of Defence Minister Adam Shareef alerting the military forces citing security threats. Responding to critics, the defence minister said some were surprised when government revealed the security threats.
In this regard, while speaking at a public gathering held by Progressive Party of Maldives in Ungoofaaru of Raa Atoll, the minister said he warned of the situation on Facebook, so that as many people will be made aware of the seriousness of the issue. On August 4, the defence minister said, on Facebook, the military forces are prepared for any security threats.
The warning was followed by support from the public, while the opposition criticised the decision to alert the public via social media, diverting the attention from the real issue. The defence minister assured the military forces are fully prepared and will always stand up vigilant to any threats, affirming to take all necessary measures to avoid such a scenario.