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MABUL ATTACK: Cops were having supper when ambushed, guests all accounted for

SEMPORNA: Guests at the Mabul Water Bungalow Resorts were all accounted for following shootout that took place late night.

Asia Dive Holiday manager Emily Majaham said their company does booking and reservation for those who wish to stay at the floating resort.

"I've contacted one of the salesmen (of Water Bungalow Resorts) and she informed me that all guests are safe and accounted for.

"Whether or not they are stopping guests from coming after the incident, she has yet to inform," she said when contacted.

In the shooting that occured about 11pm, Corporal Abd Rajah Jamuan was killed while his colleague Constable Zakiah Aleip was reported missing.

It is believed that eight gunmen clad in black shirt and pants with military fatigues came in a boat from the direction of southern Philippines, before firing at security forces near the resort jetty.

According to a police source, the gunmen fired at least 10 random shots towards the jetty, patrol boat, dining hall, and reception office.

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