Crime & Courts

Tight security at JB court as family members of Ulu Tiram police station attacker arrive

JOHOR BARU: Five family members of the suspect involved in the attack on the Ulu Tiram police station here on May 17 arrived at the Johor Baru Court Complex at 9am this morning.

The five individuals were escorted by nearly 30 police officers under tight security.

They are understood to be facing several charges, including under Section 130J(1)(a) of the Penal Code.

Earlier, the vicinity of the Johor Baru High Court Complex was also tightly guarded by dozens of police officers since 7am today.

The attacker's mother, father, and siblings will be detained under SOSMA for 28 days.

Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain reported that initial investigations revealed the family held radical beliefs.

Two university students were also remanded on suspicion of involvement in the attack.

However, they were unconditionally released last month after the investigation concluded.

On May 24, all five family members were reported to have been arrested and investigated under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) after their remand period ended on the same day.

On May 17, seven individuals, including the five male family members aged between 19 and 62, were detained to assist in the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

During the attack at 2.54am on May 17, Constable Ahmad Azza Fahmi Azhar, 22, and Constable Muhamad Syafiq Ahmad Said, 24, lost their lives, while the 21-year-old suspect was fatally shot.

The tragedy also injured Corporal Mohd Hasif Roslan, 38, who was shot in the shoulder and hip.

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