Tuesday 5 March 2013

No security personnel were injured in the attack offensive


Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein confirmed no security personnel were killed or injured in the offensive against the terrorist attack on the village of Sulu Tanduo, Lahad Datu, Sabah earlier today.
   
"Thank God there is no clear direct injury (in the security forces).
   
"But in the context of the enemy, that we have to wait for now is still in operation," he said at a joint press conference Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today in Lahad Datu.
   
Survey conducted at Chenderawasih town located about seven kilometers from 16 noon Felda's companions find several ambulance moving around the area.
   
After an offensive attack at 7 this morning, the area is now calm and there are a lot of roadblocks along the way into town and headed for the village Tanduo.

However, the sound can still be heard the roar of helicopters in the air space and waters looked ships of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), Marine Police and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) patrol.
   
Meanwhile, Ahmad Zahid said the army uses three F18 fighter jets and five Hawk in an offensive attack against the village into the area of ​​the invaders.
   
He said this is the first time co-operation between the ATM and the police and the ministry was making efforts to increase the strength of the members in the area.
   
"What we want to tell the people of Malaysia that the trust in operation once the ATM to do this and to defend the country results," he said.
   
Ahmad Zahid said the government through the National Security Council (NSC) will provide humanitarian aid, including food supplies for the needs of residents in Tanduo to ensure they do not face difficulties.

He said relations between Malaysia and the Philippines are not affected by the incident because it only involves a group of Filipinos who did not get the blessing of the government.
   
"What is important a good relationship between the governments of Malaysia and the Philippines to be maintained," he said.
   
In the meantime, the public can call Hotline at police headquarters Sabah via 088-318555, District Police Headquarters (IPD) Lahad Datu (089-881255) or IPD Semporna (089-782020) for inquiries. 

No comments:

Post a Comment