From the New Straits Times (Nov 6): Filipino killed in gunfire exchange in Lahad Datu
LAHAD DATU: A man was killed in gunfire exchange with security forces here, earlier today.
Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) commander Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun said the suspect had fired at security forces, which were conducting Ops Gasak in the 7.15am incident.
Ops Gasak is geared towards weeding out illegal immigrants.
“My men were forced to return fire, which killed the suspect on the spot,” he said when contacted, adding the man was believed to be a Filipino.
Abdul Rashid said security personnel also seized a .38 pistol and several bullets from the suspect.
He said the body was taken to the Lahad Datu Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
In the operation, Esscom detained 193 people after they failed to produce identification documents.
They were taken to the Tawau temporary detention centre for deportation process.
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/11/filipino-killed-gunfire-exchange-lahad-datu
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