INSPECTOR-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani has given assurance that investigations into a murder case allegedly involving several police officers in Tawau will be conducted in a transparent manner.

He said the investigation carried out by a special team from Bukit Aman will not take into account the statuses of those involved, adding that they will be punished if they are found guilty.

“As this (case) involves sensitivity in terms of those involved, for now, we have to carry out a detailed investigation as we must be really sure of the perpetrators’ motive.

“If they really are involved, legal action will be taken,” he told reporters after the opening of the Royal Malaysia Police Equestrian Endurance Championship at the Terengganu International Endurance Park in Setiu, Bandar Permaisuri, today.

He was responding to the seven-day remand order obtained on eight police officers, four of whom hold senior ranks, to facilitate investigations into a case under section 302 of the penal code in Tawau.

Sabah Police Commissioner Idris Abdullah earlier today said police have set up a special team from Bukit Aman to investigate the case.

On the recent arrests of several people, including police officers suspected of being involved in an illegal organisation in Dungun, Acryl Sani said the same approach will be taken.

“This group has gone overboard with their actions to the point of threatening police officers. We cannot allow this sort of activity to become widespread,” he said.

Acryl Sani said police have not received any information on whether the same organisation is active in other states as well. – Bernama, January 28, 2023.