KUALA LUMPUR: Another member of Malaysian security forces was killed, this time in a firefight with armed intruders in Kampung Selamat, Semporna,, about 150km from Kampung Tanduo, Lahad Datu, Sabah.
According to a police source, another police personnel was also injured in the firefight which began at 8pm.
It is learnt that the intruders had planned to attack Lahad Datu police station.
Lahad Datu and Tawau Police Special Investigation Divisions have been deployed to the scene.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar when contacted by Bernama confirmed the incident but refused further comment.
Yesterday, two VAT 69 police commandos, ASP Zulkifli Mamat, 29 and Sergeant Sabarudin Daud, were killed, while three others were injured in a gunfire with the armed intruders in Kampung Tandou.
Twelve of the armed intruders were also killed. – BERNAMA