LAHAD DATU: A Sulu militant was shot dead after he assaulted the Malaysian security forces personnel with a ‘barong’ (a type of machete) during a search on a house in Kampung Simunul, Semporna, yesterday.
Sabah police commissioner Hamza Taib said the incident occurred when the security team was carrying out an integrated mopping up and search operation in the village at 8.40am.
He said the man, in his 60s, suddenly tried to hack the body of a member of the security personnel using the sharp object.
“During the assault, the security personnel managed to fire a shot at his assailant. However, no major injuries suffered by our man.
“Initial investigation found that the assailant was the bodyguard and an aide to Sulu terrorist, known as ‘Imam Tua’,” he told a press conference at the operation centre in Felda Sahabat 16 here.
Hamza said following a search on the house, the security forces team arrested two women, aged 45 and 30, who were the wife and daughter of the militant.
Both of them did not have any valid travel documents and were currently detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), he said.
He said four men were also arrested during the operation.
Hamza said the national security forces had so far killed 68 terrorists, while arresting 121 individuals to facilitate investigation under Sosma and 443 others under other Acts.
Meanwhile, Hamza said village chiefs and household heads in Kampung Tanjung Batu would be allowed to join the assessment team and the National Security Council staff to assess the damage on their houses and village before they were allowed to return home on Saturday.
Felda Sahabat
On a related matter, Felda said it is yet to assess the damages incurred by Felda Sahabat.
Its chairman Mohd Isa Abdul Samad said Felda is still waiting for permission from the police and armed forces before making assessment of the damages.
“Felda cannot make any assessment as we are not allowed to enter the area. We are still waiting for permission but do not know for how long,” he told reporters after opening a Bumiputera Contractors Empowerment Seminar in PORT DICKSON yesterday.
Mohd Isa said the only problem solved was the shipment of palm oil from the jetty.
“Royal Malaysian Navy vessels are escorting our vessels to ensure safety. Without this, we cannot move about freely. Felda Sahabat which covers 95,000 hectares has 10 palm oil mills.”
He was confident that Eastern Sabah Safety Zone (ESSZONE) would be able to provide safety, comfort and relief to the people of Sabah.
On plans to beef up Felda Auxiliary Police in Felda Sahabat, Mohd Isa said the matter was being considered.
“It depends on the strength of the police and the armed forces in the area. We will discuss it with the police,” he added.
- Bernama
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