ESSCom has served as an important mechanism for the security of the districts and waters in the area. Bernama Photo
LAHAD DATU: The establishment of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) in 2013 has led to a drop in the incidence of crime in the area, compared to the pre-ESSCom period.
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said ESSCom has served as an important mechanism for the security of the districts and waters within the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) which is under continuous threat.
“ESSCom’s contribution towards greater security has given the people more confidence” he said and added that ESSCom’s existence is an indication of the government’s efforts to address the security challenges in Sabah.
Mohd Shafie’s speech was delivered by Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office, Arifin Asgali during a gathering with federal civil servants in conjunction with an ESSCom Aidilfitri celebration here yesterday.