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Curfew In Waters Off ESSZone Extended Until Feb 14

LAHAD DATU, Jan 29 — The curfew in the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), which is scheduled to end tomorrow, has been extended until Feb 14.

Sabah police commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali said the curfew covers the waters off Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Sandakan and Beluran.

He said those living in the area are prohibited from approaching or being in the waters off the seven districts between 6 pm and 6 am.

“The curfew has been extended to ensure the affected areas would not be encroached by terrorists, who could threaten security and also to protect the safety and well-being of Sabahans in the ESSZone.

“Information gathered has revealed that militant groups involved in kidnapping for ransom and the  Abu Sayyaf group are still trying to infiltrate these waters to carry out kidnapping and cross-border crimes,” he said in a statement today.

Hazani said the curfew order was also to facilitate enforcement and monitoring of boat movements, while the presence of security vessels would create a sense of security for chalet operators and fishermen in the area.

Sources: BERNAMA

Adib Mohd

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