KUALA LUMPUR – Authorities have apprehended two men, including a septuagenarian, in connection with the grim discovery of a woman’s dismembered remains in the Indah Permai area.
The arrests were made late yesterday following a swift investigation by the Kota Kinabalu District Police, supported by Bukit Aman and the Sabah Police Contingent’s Criminal Investigation Department.
The primary suspect, a man in his 70s, was taken into custody around 5:00 PM. Following further leads, his 20-year-old son was detained several hours later at a residence in Sepanggar to assist with the ongoing probe.
Acting Kota Kinabalu Police Chief, Supt Syed Lot Syed Ab Rahman, confirmed the arrests and noted that the motive behind the brutal crime is believed to be rooted in jealousy.
The case first came to light early yesterday morning when a sanitation worker stumbled upon human remains at a local dumpsite at approximately 7:00 AM.
“Further searches conducted at the scene led to the recovery of the victim’s head and torso nearby,” the police chief added.
The case is currently being classified under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which pertains to murder. While the investigation papers are still being finalized for the prosecution, Supt Syed Lot indicated that the case is effectively considered solved with the suspects in custody.
The operation involved a coordinated effort from various units, including the D8 Technical Assistance Unit and the Luyang Crime Prevention Patrol.
