KUNAK: A baby boy was found dead by cleaning workers operating a waste disposal lorry in the area behind the Kunak Plaza premises in Kunak Town here on Monday morning.
It is understood that the baby was discovered with his body wrapped in a towel and bearing traces of blood.
Kunak District Police Chief Supt Rejali Angong said the infant was found by cleaning staff who happened to be carrying out routine duties collecting rubbish using a compactor lorry in the area, before notifying the police.
“Police confirm the incident. We are still awaiting the post-mortem results from the hospital regarding this case. Police are also conducting further investigations from various angles to identify the suspect involved,” he said when contacted by Daily Express.
“Police are still awaiting the post-mortem results to determine the baby’s cause of death,” he added, noting that the infant’s body is currently at Tawau Hospital.
In light of this, members of the public with information regarding the incident are urged to come forward to assist investigations by contacting the Kunak District Police Headquarters (IPD) or any nearby police station.
The discovery of the deceased baby boy also caught the attention of social media users when photos of the infant along with the location of the incident began circulating on social media platforms on Monday.
