Road rage turns to deadly weapons in Lahad Datu


KOTA KINABALU: A dispute over an accident in Lahad Datu on Sabah's east coast took a violent turn when the confrontation escalated to involve deadly weapons.

Datu District Police Chief Superintendent Jimmy Panyau reported that a man had come forward to lodge a complaint about the incident, which has since gone viral on social media.

"This incident was caused due to dissatisfaction over an accident, which eventually led to a fight among those involved.

"The incident, also viral on the Info Lahad Datu Facebook page, is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code, which covers possession of deadly weapons in a riot," he said in a statement on Sunday (Nov 3).

He did not disclose the type of weapon used.

Following an investigation, police have detained one suspect believed to be involved in the incident to assist with inquiries.

Efforts are ongoing to track down other suspects involved.

Jimmy urged anyone with information related to the incident to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Fitzeraldfield Anak Sudy, at 089-881255 or visit the nearest police station to assist in the investigation.

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Weapons , Road Rage , Accident , Riot , Lahad Datu , Penal Code

   

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