Police have arrested a suspect in the arson attack on Noonu atoll Miladhoo island council office last week.
Police confirmed the arrest, however they did not give any further details as the investigation is ongoing.
Local newspaper Haveeru identified the arson suspect as Mohamed Aboobakuru, aged 45, of Kashmeeruvaadhee in Miladhoo.
The fire, which was reported on the early morning of December 28, wreaked extensive damage on the Miladhoo council office and the adjacent island court.
President of the Miladhoo island council Hussain Ghassan earlier told Minivan News that the had received “several threats” from some people unhappy with the council, of which a majority sides with opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP).
“Some even threatened to burn down the office”, he said.
Ghassan reported that the council work has been halted due to the incident and they are looking for a new office to continue work.
However, he said it would be difficult to proceed as “all the paperwork, furniture and other items were lost to the fire”. The damage would cost the council around Rf 1 million (US$65,000), he added.
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