JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — The male suspect who was shot dead in an attack at the Ulu Tiram police station here earlier today is believed to be a member of Jemaah Islamiyah.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police raided the house of the suspect, who was in his 30s, in Ulu Tiram and detained five of his family members aged between 19 and 62.
“I have also instructed the Special Branch to track down Jemaah Islamiyah members in this state, estimated to be more than 20 people," he told a press conference at the scene.
Two cops were killed while another was injured in the 2.45am incident.
Razarudin said earlier, two university students, a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, visited the police station to seek advice regarding a sexual abuse case that occurred two years ago.
While the students were lodging their report, the suspect on a motorcycle entered the station premises and parked behind the building.
“One of the policemen went to the back to investigate but was attacked and fatally hacked by the suspect. The suspect then seized the victim’s firearm,” he said.
Razarudin further said two other policemen who were informed of the attack rushed to the scene and engaged in a shootout with the suspect, before one of them was shot in the cheek, the bullet penetrating his head and killing him on the spot.
The suspect was shot dead, while the other policeman sustained injuries to his left shoulder and hip.
“Our investigation revealed the suspect had come prepared. His bag, used as a shield, was reinforced with zinc, paper and cloth. He may have come to the station with the intent to obtain firearms for an unknown reason,” Razarudin.
Razarudin also said the two university students were detained for investigation.
“For an incident that happened two years ago, coming at 2am to seek police advice is indeed illogical. We are investigating and have arrested them,” he said.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
— Bernama
