LAHAD DATU: Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) director general, Datuk Mohammad Mentek said the shooting incident in Pulau Pom Pom, Semporna yesterday was not related to the Sulu terrorists intrusion in February.
He urged the public to remain calm and not to speculate on the incident as the police are still conducting further investigation.
“So far we have yet to obtain any information on who is responsible for this incident and police are still investigating the motive.
“Therefore, people are advised not to panic as the situation here (east coast) is under control, and we should wait for the police investigation and not speculate on this incident,” he said.
Mohammed in a press conference yesterday said following the incident, Esscom would increase security surveillance at all security posts and conduct regular patrols.
He said Esscom also planned to hold a meeting with the resort operators to discuss how to increase security control at their respective resorts.
“There is also a need to review the security measures provided by tour operators to prevent such incidents. Furthermore, in an effort to increase security controls we will be making an assessment of resorts in the area on their level of preparedness in the aspect of security,” he added.
To a question whether the criminals have already escaped into international waters, Mohammad said he did not want to speculate on the matter as Pulau Pom Pom was close to the international maritime border.