Plucky Semporna nurse fights off robber, stabs him with own knife


SEMPORNA: A nurse here has courageously defended herself against a knife-wielding robber, stabbing him in the stomach with his own knife in the process.

Semporna district police chief Supt Peter Umbuas said in the 8.30pm incident Monday, the victim had boarded an illegal taxi driven by the suspect after finishing work at a private clinic here.

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