MIRI, Feb 13: A foreign woman was amongst four individuals detained by the cops here yesterday, following the discovery of a dead body at Jalan Airport.
The deceased, identified as a foreign man, had stab wounds to his ribs, disclosed Miri Police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu in a statement today.
According to Alexson, the police were notified by the public around 7.25pm about the discovery of the man’s body.
“Upon receiving the report, a Miri Criminal Investigation Department (CID) team was sent to the scene to investigate,” he said.
It is believed that the man had been stabbed during a fight which occurred earlier.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction.
Those with information on the incident are urged to contact the nearest police station or investigating officer, ASP Joyce Sagai at 085-433730. — DayakDaily
