ACP Ahmed Mohamed Appointed as New Commissioner of Police 

Assistant Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police by President Mohamed Muizzu, marking a leadership transition within the Maldives Police Service.

According to the police, Ahmed, who has served in the police force for over 30 years since joining in 1995, has held several key leadership roles spanning both operational and investigative policing. His appointment elevates him from his previous role as Assistant Commissioner to the top post in the service.

Over the course of his career, he has contributed to major policing functions, including frontline operations and criminal investigations, and is regarded as an experienced figure within the institution, said the Maldives Police Service. 

The Maldives Police Service welcomes and congratulates Assistant Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed on his appointment as Commissioner of Police by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

With over 30 years of distinguished service since 1995, he has held key leadership… pic.twitter.com/xFuQD1l94y— Maldives Police (@PoliceMv) April 5, 2026

Academically, Ahmed holds a Master of Shari’ah and a Bachelor of Shari’ah (Honours) from Villa College.

The appointment follows recent changes in the leadership of the police service. Former Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen, the second commissioner under the current administration, retired from the force in February. Subsequently, Farhad Fikury was appointed as acting commissioner.

Farhad’s tenure drew scrutiny following allegations linked to an incident last year involving his son. It was claimed that after his son was arrested for assaulting a police officer while under the influence of alcohol, Farhad attempted to use his official position to secure his son’s release.

Ahmed Mohamed’s appointment as Commissioner of Police marks the third change in the institution’s leadership since President Muizzu assumed office in 2023.