LAHAD DATU: A total of 32 Sulu gunmen were killed Thursday
in mopping up operations by security forces, bringing the overall death toll to
52.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said one of
those killed is believed to be a “high-ranking general.” He declined to reveal
details of the man.
“As of now the death toll among the Sulu intruders stands at
52... at this point of time no further information can be given,” he told
reporters here on Thursday.
Ismail disclosed that the intruders could be hiding in
Kampung Tanjung Batu and Kampung Tanduo.
Army chief General Tan Sri Zulkifli Zainal Abidin said that
the mopping up operation was moving slowly to ensure the safety of the
policemen and soldiers.
