Four suspected armed robbers killed in shootout with police in Batu Pahat


A screenshot of Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay speaking during a press conference in Batu Pahat from a Facebook live stream.

BATU PAHAT: Four suspected armed robbers were killed in an early morning shootout with the police at Jalan Pagoh - Parit Sulong here.

Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the incident took place at about 3.15am on Friday (Feb 12) when the police stopped the suspects in two vehicles who were acting suspiciously.

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