Esscom investigating report of armed men slipping into Lahad Datu


LAHAD DATU: The Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) is investigating an allegation that more than 10 armed men, believed to be Filipinos, had infiltrated into Lahad Datu here through Tambisan waters.

Esscom commander Deputy Comm Hamzah Ahmad, when contacted by Bernama, said the matter was still under investigation.

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