Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi has said that this is the time to everyone to put in the effort and work hard to apprehend the assailants behind the attack on the Speaker of the Parliament, former President Mohamed Nasheed.

Speaking at the MNDF press conference today, Defence Minister Mariya said that such an attacknon a former President and the current Speaker of Parliament is a threat made against all citizens. And so, this is the time for the general public to help find the attackers as well.

She further said that the incident also shows how much the people have to think about the security of the country.

Minister Mariya said that the Police and the Security Forces will always be prepared for such an attack and the uniformed officers will catch up to the attackers behind yesterday's attack.