Hussain Adam

Shaheed (Martyr) Corporal Hussain Adam (28 February 1968 – 3 November 1988), was a Maldivian soldier who died while defending the Maldives National Defence Force headquarters (bandaara koshi), during the coup d'état attempt on 3 November 1988. His heroic actions that day was one of the key reasons why the insurgents failed to breach the main gate of MNDF. His immediate response and actions that day, played a pivotal role in defending the Headquarters from a surprising attack at the dawn.

Early life

Hussain Adam was born on 28 February 1968 to Aishath Hassan and Adam Mohamed in Kulhudhuffushi, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives. He had 13 siblings.

1988 coup attempt At the early dawn of 3 November 1988, Corporal Hussain Adam was posted to one of the two outdoor security posts responsible for the security of the main gate of MNDF Headquarters. When the insurgents approached to take over the building, he immediately responded shooting at the insurgents who had planned for a surprise attack at dawn. His response was the initial counterattack from the Headquarters. He held them back until he succumbed to the firing after his bullets ran empty.

Another monument is currently being built for him in his home island, Kulhudhuffushi.