The Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) director-general Datuk Mohamad Mantek has denied that a kidnapping case involving a fisherman happened in Pulau Mubul, Sabah, Wednesday, as reported by The Star Online.
Instead, he said in Wednesday's incident, two fishermen were detained by individuals in a speedboat between Pulau Denawan and Mabul.
"They were not kidnapped but detained and released within 24 hours. Nothing untoward happened," he said when contacted by Bernama.
He also said the group had no links with the Sulu army.
Mohamad said police had recorded statements from the victims and were investigating the motive and the strength of the group.
He added that police were tracking the group down and sea patrols by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Marine Operations Force had been stepped up.
It was earlier reported that a group of about 20 heavily-armed gunmen abducted a fisherman and demanded to be guided to a holiday resort on Pulau Mabul, but were taken to an army camp on the island instead. - Bernama
Published: Wednesday August 28, 2013 MYT 9:18:00 PM
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