Revenge threat won't work: CP
Published on: Sunday, December 25, 2016
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah security forces do not fear any threats, including those wanting to take revenge against them, as well as a threat spread widely that blood debt must be paid with blood.The revenge threat arose after a shootout between the police's Tiger Platoon and kidnappers at Semporna waters which resulted in three armed kidnappers being shot dead on Dec. 8.State Police Commissioner Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun said the forces are ever ready to face any kind of threat as their core duty is to safeguard national sovereignty and the prevailing peace and harmony of the people in Sabah and the nation.
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So far, they have to yet receive any threats or words of revenge words from anyone wanting to retaliate."They can say whatever they want…and it is up to them. In fact, we have not received any threat."We have done necessary preparations to face any eventualities and we will do anything to protect this country from harm and to ensure the people continue to enjoy peace and carry on with their daily routines," he said.Rashid was commenting on talk of revenge believed spread in the East Coast following the incident.
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The three armed men who were killed were believed to be members of a kidnap-for-ranson (KFR) group. They had robbed two boats and kidnapped two people before stumbling upon another fishing boat with members of the Tiger Platoon on board.
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Another two suspects surrendered and one hostage was rescued while two other male suspects with a second hostage went missing during the gunfight. They are believed to have jumped into the sea.Rashid was speaking after officiating a bodyguard training course Series 1/2016 at the Sabah Police Contingent in Kepayan, Saturday.Some 100 police officers and personnel were selected to undergo the 14-day training course beginning Dec 11. However, only six officers and 22 personnel have made through the course that was handled by the Bukit Aman Special Action Unit head. It exposed them to facing any kind of threats, including unexpected ones such as from extremists and terrorists.These 30 well-trained policemen from various branches in the Sabah police, including the Special Branch, would be assigned to guard the Head of State and Chief Minister as there are many official functions and visits that have security risks.On the missing two suspects and a kidnap victim from the gunfight incident in Semporna on Dec 8, Rashid said no bodies have been found as police continue their search."So far, no bodies have been found as I believe the undercurrent at the waters is strong plus the sea depth is about 84 metres at the scene," he said.As for the two suspects in their 30s who were arrested after the gunfight, Rashid said they are still under investigation for their suspected involvement in the cross-border kidnapping. He refused to comment further.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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