TAWAU: Two foreigners are among six suspects who have been arrested in connection with rioting by a group of people armed with sharp weapons at the floating settlement in Kampung Kurnia Jaya Batu 4, here, on Sunday.
Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the suspects, aged between 20 and 70, were rounded up at several locations here early Monday.
“The rioting is believed to have been sparked by a misunderstanding among villagers over repairs or construction of a bridge at a fire site in Kampung Kurnia Jaya, recently.
“Following the incident, six men sought treatment for injuries at Hospital Tawau, and three of them were among the suspects nabbed by police this morning. Police are looking for the other suspects and the weapons used in the incident,” said in a statement, Monday.
Five of those arrested have been remanded by the Tawau Magistrate’s Court for four days while the sixth has been remanded until today (Tuesday).
Anyone with information on the case can contact senior investigating officer ASP Yusman Syahri Marinsah (013-8608200) or investigating officer, Insp. Farid Idham Mohd Affandi (013-4671783), or the nearest police station.
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