A lone masked intruder, heavily armed with pistols and a machete, targeted the Ulu Tiram police station, resulting in the death of two police officers and leaving another injured. The assailant was reportedly neutralized at the scene. Upon further investigation, authorities recovered a Walther P99 pistol and a HK MP5 rifle.
Free Malaysia Today, citing Bernama, revealed that the suspect is believed to have been associated with the notorious Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist group. In response to the attack, the Police Inspector-General, Razarudin Husain, announced that five family members of the suspect had been apprehended to aid in the ongoing investigations.
New Straits Times reported that Razarudin also disclosed the discovery of JI-related materials at the suspect’s residence. Moreover, following the attack, over 20 JI members have been identified and are being monitored in Johor, intensifying concerns over potential terror threats in the region.
This alarming incident underscores the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the public in combating terrorism and maintaining safety in our communities.
Victims
The incident began when two students, aged 22 and 21, entered the Ulu Tiram police station at 2:30 am to discuss a two-year-old sexual assault case. While the constables were distracted, the primary suspect, riding a motorcycle, entered the station unnoticed through a back entrance. He proceeded to kill two police officers before being fatally shot, leaving another officer injured. The victims, Ahmad Azza Fahmi bin Azhar and Muhamad Syafiq bin Ahmad Said, had served approximately two years on the police force.
Following the attack, Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, paid tribute to the slain officers, hailing them as “national heroes.” The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have since announced their intention to identify and apprehend all JI members in Johor for further investigation. Approximately 20 suspected members have been identified in the area.
The PDRM’s Facebook post expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and shared a photograph of the pair. The police force remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community, urging continued support and vigilance in the fight against terrorism and criminal activities.
Who are the other family members arrested in connection to the crime?
- The primary suspect, who had suspected ties to the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist group and was shot dead at the scene.
- The primary suspect’s father, aged 62, an active member of the JI terrorist organization.
- The primary suspect’s mother.
- Two brothers of the primary suspect.
- A sister of the primary suspect.
- Two students, aged 22 and 21, who were at the police station at the time of the incident and reportedly “distracted” constables.