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Abducted Malaysian Cop ‘Okay’ Following Dive Resort Shoot-Out, Say Police
A Malaysian policeman who was kidnapped by Filipino gunmen during a shoot-out at a dive resort at Sabah’s Mabul Island is confirmed to be alive two days after the attack. His colleague, Corporal Abd Rajah Jamuan, was killed in the exchange of gunfire.
Marine constable Zakiah Aleip, 26, had phoned his wife Sharifah Erna Berson and informed her about his status, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said yesterday (14th July).
According to a brief, Semporna-based Marine Operation Force (MOF) chief ASP Safardi Abd Samad received a tip-off from police patrol chief Sergeant Jeffridin Harun about the ambush and reports of random gunshots fired at eateries, patrol boats and inside the Jeti Smart Water Bungalow Resort reception on the island at about 11.10pm on Saturday.
The masked suspects, armed with 7.62mm calibre rifles, fired more than 10 shots according to the summary, which added that the shells were scattered all over the area.
The suspects are believed to have sneaked onto the island, taking cover in the low tide before launching their attack.
Mr Jeffridin is understood to have conducted an inspection of the area after the shootout.
The police have mobilised air and sea patrol units to search for Mr Zakiah, said the police chief, adding that the incident will be brought to the attention of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) operation director.
The latest incident comes on the heels of the kidnapping of a fish breeder and an immigrant worker by armed raiders from Kunak near Lahad Datu, Sabah’s easternmost area last month.
In April, a Chinese tourist and a Filipino resort worker were taken from a holiday spot in Sipadan.
Esscom’s failure to secure the state’s porous maritime borders has come under severe criticism following a string of kidnappings since January.
Main Photo: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said marine constable Zakiah Aleip had contacted to his wife by phone
Source: www.todayonline.com
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