Abdul Mannan Yusuf, who is currently the Deputy Commissioner of Police, has been appointed as the Acting Police Commissioner.

Home Minister Imran Abdullah has appointed Mannan as Deputy Commissioner of Police until a new commissioner is appointed under Article 58 of the Dhvehi Police Service Act.

Mannan was appointed Deputy Commissioner on November 19. He has served in the police force for 29 years.

Mannan joined the police service 29 years ago.

After graduating from the Indian National Police Academy, Mannan obtained a master's degree from the UK.

Hameed, who retired yesterday, was appointed to the post on March 26,

The President will next appoint a Police Commissioner tomorrow.