Police have confirmed that one of its Chief Inspectors has suddenly passed away today.

Police said via X that Chief Inspector Mohamed Ziyad passed away today. Police said that they extend their condolences to the grieving family and friends of the late CIP Mohamed Ziyad.

Police did not give any official information about the cause of death of the late CIP.

Reports say that the former CIP died of a heart attack. He was 44 years old.

His funeral prayers will be held today after Asr prayers at the Zaid bin Saabith mosque in Hulhumale Cemetry.