Inspector-general of police Ismail Omar confirmed that the intruders had infiltrated two villages in Kunak, a town between Semporna and Lahad Datu - both flashpoints over the past two days.
Ismail said the authorities were alerted late last night that at least ten intruders were present in Kampung Lormalong and Kampung Dasar Lama near Kunak.
"There were sightings of a group of ten men, three of them were in military fatigues similar to those in Kampung Tandou," he told a press conference in Lahad Datu.
He added that security forces have moved in to contain the group within the area and a manhunt is underway.
Nigel Aw
12:43PM Mar 3, 2013
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Army General: Intruders 'well-trained'
Army General Zulkifli Mat Zain opined that armed intruders in Sabah have shown combat experience and adeptness in insurgency tactics.
"From our intelligence and observation, they have combat experience and their insurgency guerilla tactics are quite good, I would say," he said.
He said that the group has positioned snipers in one area with a large public space. He did not name the area.
"They know we are not able to go in without casualties because of the open area," he told a press conference in Felda Sahabat Residence, Lahad Datu.
Today was the first ever joint press conference by the police and army, more than three weeks after the first standoff in Kampung Tandou, some 15km away from here.
The press conference was held following another landing by intruders in Kunak and an ambush on a police team in Sempoerna.
It is still unconfirmed if the two incidents are related to armed intruders loyal to the Sulu Sultanate.
Nigel Aw
1:08PM Mar 3, 2013
Sasaranku marksman do keep up the slogan! Rakyat Malaysian yakin kemampuan ATM?
ReplyDeleteHish silap tu RAKYAT MALAYSIA YAKINI KEMAMPUAN ATM !!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKita harus yakin dengan anggota pertahanan kita.
DeleteNajib said, "The government gives them two options: surrender or face the security actions. What they have done is a serious crime they have armed themselves and killed two Malaysian law enforcers."
ReplyDeleteThe security situation in three areas where the security forces are holding off Filipino armed intruders is under control, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar.
ReplyDeletePrime Minster Datuk Seri Najib Razak has expressed confidence in the ability of the security forces in handling the situation in Sabah with more personnel being sent there.
ReplyDelete"The number of police personnel has been increased. The army has also sent two battalions to Sabah. We have adequate manpower to handle any eventuality," he said.
ReplyDelete"Our 57-strong police team did not expect the group to be violent. Our team had gone there to gather information for a clearer picture of the situation," he said.
ReplyDelete"Our 57-strong police team did not expect the group to be violent. Our team had gone there to gather information for a clearer picture of the situation," he said.
ReplyDeleteIn Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman has urged Sabahans to have confidence in the capability of security forces in addressing the intrusion by the armed foreign group.
ReplyDeleteMusa, who is also state security committee chairman, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had assured that security of Sabah is always a priority. Saved
ReplyDeleteI have also been in touch with local leaders and confident that they can control sentiments and ignore rumours.
ReplyDeleteIn Putatan, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Yahya Hussin advised the people not to panic following the killing of two policemen in Lahad Datu and five people in Semporna
ReplyDeleteIn Sandakan, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Datuk VK Liew urged the people to unite and support security forces in tackling the intrusion issue.
ReplyDeleteLiew also slammed opposition Member of Parliment, Tian Chua, for making irresponsible remarks on the incident in Lahad Datu.
ReplyDeleteIn SEMPORNA, Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal urged residents to fully cooperate with security forces in maintaining security of the district. Shafie, who is also Member of Parliament for Semporna, said such cooperation is important because they know the population and the kampungs inside out.
ReplyDelete"There were sightings of a group of ten men, three of them were in military fatigues similar to those in Kampung Tandou," he told a press conference in Lahad Datu.
ReplyDeletesemoga pemburuan ini berjaya mencari penceroboh-penceroboh ini...
jika tidak,keselamatan penduduk sekitar akan terjejas..
ReplyDelete"From our intelligence and observation, they have combat experience and their insurgency guerilla tactics are quite good, I would say," he said.
ReplyDeleteSaya pasti Malaysia juga mempunyai pasukan SWAP kita sendiri yang mempunyai pengalaman tempur yang baik
rakyat jelata juga perlu bersatu dan bekerjasama sebagai satu keluarga demi kepentingan dan keselamatan bersama sebagai Sabahan
ReplyDeletesama-samalah kita berdoa supaya keselamatan rakyat Sabah terjamin dan semoga penceroboh-penceroboh ini dapat ditumpaskan sepenuhnya dan semua mereka yang terlibat ditangkap dan hukuman setimpal dijatuhkan ke atas mereka
ReplyDeleteBeri keyakinan penuh kepda aggota polis dan tentera untuk memastikan keselamatan rakyat.
Deletepasukan keselamatan Malaysia telah memperketatkan kawalan. para penceroboh tidak ada peluang lagi
ReplyDeletemoga pasukan kita berjaya
ReplyDelete