Army Field Command chief, Lt General Datuk Seri Zulkiple Kassim said security forces came into contact with a group of militants twice. Security forces are still hunting three others who escaped.
“Operation to hunt down remnants of terrorists will continue until Kampung Tanjung Batu is safe and free of terrorists,” said Kassim.
Family members of Jamalul Kiram were believed to be among 104 people detained under the Security Offences Act (Special Measures) 2012 (SOSMA). So far, there are 104 people detained under SOSMA and another 241 for other offenses.
Source: New Strait Times
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