Adheeb sentenced to ten years in prison for possession of two firearms and explosives

Former Vice President Ahmed Adheeb has been sentenced to ten years in prison by the Criminal Court for possession of two pistols and explosives.

The verdict from the Criminal Court said that the former Vice President has been found guilty.

For national security reasons, the sentencing hearing was held behind closed doors.

Three people gave closed testimonies saying that the former Vice President had two pistols and explosives at his apartment at Galolhu Humasheege. And one of the three witnesses said that Adheeb had a pistol and explosives at his apartment at Rehendhi Flat.

Summary of the case:

• The case was submitted to the court on 26 November 2015

• First Hearing was on 10 January 2016

• Former Vice President Ahmed Adheeb was given 15 days to assign legal counsel at the first hearing

• Former Vice President Ahmed Adheeb assigns Moosa Siraj as his attorney

• Adheeb pleads not guilty at the hearing on 15 February 2016

• The Judges on the bench for the case are Judge Muhuthaz Fahumee, Judge Ahmed Rasheed and Judge Saeed Ibrahim

• Chief Judge on the bench is Judge Muhuthaz Fahumee

• The original bench of the Judges was nullified and Judge Baree took over the case and started the trial on 1 June 2016

• The closing statements in the case were made on 4 June 201

• For the safety of national security, the sentencing hearing was held behind closed doors