Police, armed forces beef up ops


KOTA KINABALU: The Government is beefing up security in Sabah, following the latest attacks involving policemen and Sulu intruders in Semporna and Tawau.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib has agreed to double the strength of army and police forces and has also given his assurance that the safety and peace of Sabah would be top priority, especially after the gunfire in Semporna on Saturday night.

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