POLICE have started looking into the statutory declaration (SD) by former commando Azilah Hadri implicating Najib Razak in the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador.

The top cop said that it was their duty to investigate Azilah’s SD, as part of his application to review the Federal Court decision which upheld his conviction for Altantuya’s murder. 

“A few witnesses have been listed to be called to give their statements. We will also wait for specific instructions from the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

“But there is already standard operating procedure for us to conduct,” he said after attending a handing over-of-duty ceremony at the Bukit Aman headquarters today. 

Last week, Najib denied fresh allegations that he was involved in the killing of Altantuya, as alleged by Azilah. 

Najib questioned the timing of Azilah allegations, saying this could be a plot by Pakatan Harapan to divert public attention from its shortcomings.

When asked if the former prime minister will be called to give his statement, Hamid said all (involved) will be questioned.

He also said the matter is not being swept under the carpet.

“I want to assure the people that the police are looking into whatever that can affect the nation.”

In an explosive sworn statement dated October 17, death row inmate Azilah said Najib ordered him to kill the 28-year-old Mongolian interpreter.

Also instrumental in Altantuya’s death was then senior police officer Musa Safri, who was Najib’s aide-de-camp, according to the SD.

Azilah said Najib’s close associate, Abdul Razak Baginda, repeated the instruction to kill Altantuya, and confirmed that the order came from the then deputy prime minister. – December 23, 2019.