14 more suspects arrested in Nov 7 fatal fight case

SIBU: Police have arrested another 14 individuals believed to be involved in a fatal fight which claimed a man’s life after he sustained a stab wound to the chest on November 7.

The latest arrests bring the total number of suspects detained in connection with the case to 23, aged between 15 and 42.

Sibu District Police Chief, ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad, said police had earlier arrested nine suspects to assist in investigations before apprehending another 14 following intelligence gathering and follow-up operations at several locations around Sibu.

“With the latest arrests, the total number of suspects detained so far stands at 23,” he said in a media statement on the latest development in the case.

He said all the suspects had been brought to court, where police were granted a six-day remand order until November 18 to facilitate further investigations.

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

Upon conviction, an offender may face the death penalty or imprisonment for between 30 and 40 years.

If the death penalty is not imposed, the offender is also liable to receive at least 12 strokes of the cane.

Abang Zainal said police would continue to conduct a thorough investigation to establish the role and involvement of each suspect in the incident.

Meanwhile, he advised the public against speculating or circulating unverified information about the case.

“The public’s cooperation in providing any relevant information is greatly appreciated to assist in the investigation,” he said.