- The incident occurred at about 5.50pm yesterday, when the three personnel were believed to have been electrocuted while removing a 29-foot iron pole used to harvest coconuts outside the Weston Police Station near Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Weston.
- The bodies of three police officers, believed to have been electrocuted in Beaufort, were taken to the Forensic Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu for post-mortem.
- The bodies arrived at 1.10am accompanied by Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) patrol vehicles from Beaufort, Papar, Penampang and Kota Kinabalu District Police Headquarters.
- Beaufort district police chief Supt Champin Piuh stated that the bodies would undergo post-mortem and documentation before being handed over to the next of kin.
- Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (Sabah Electricity) has assured authorities of its full cooperation in the investigation into the electrocution that claimed the lives of three Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel in Weston, Beaufort, on Thursday.
- The victims were Corporal Chiu Teck Siong, 40, from Sarawak; Lance Corporal Mohamad Nur Hafiz Ibrahim, 29, from Kelantan; and Lance Corporal Muhammad Raimi Ismarubee, 26, from Terengganu, all on duty at the Weston police station.
- After formalities, the bodies will be sent to their respective hometowns accompanied by police officers from the Beaufort IPD.
- In a statement issued on Thursday night, Sabah Electricity said its technical team was dispatched to the scene immediately upon receiving information about the incident to ensure the affected area was safe.
- The utility company extended its condolences to the families of the victims and to the entire Royal Malaysia Police force over the tragic loss.
- Sabah Electricity stated that the actual cause of the incident remains under investigation and advised the public not to engage in speculation that could interfere with the investigation process.
- Sabah Electricity committed to providing full cooperation to the authorities until the investigation is completed and will take appropriate action based on the findings.
Three police officers tragically lost their lives due to electrocution in Beaufort while attempting to remove a 29-foot iron pole used for harvesting coconuts. The incident occurred around 5.50pm on Thursday outside the Weston Police Station, where the pole inadvertently contacted a main power line.16
The victims, identified as Corporal Chiu Teck Siong, 40, from Sarawak; Lance Corporal Mohamad Nur Hafiz Ibrahim, 29, from Kelantan; and Lance Corporal Muhammad Raimi Ismarubee, 26, from Terengganu, were on duty at the time. Following the incident, their bodies were transported to the Forensic Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu for post-mortem examinations.2
Beaufort district police chief Supt Champin Piuh confirmed that the bodies would undergo necessary formalities before being returned to their families. He stated, “After all the formalities are completed, the bodies will be sent back to their respective hometowns accompanied by police officers from the Beaufort IPD.”7
In response to the incident, Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd expressed its condolences and pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigation. The company dispatched a technical team to ensure safety at the site and urged the public to refrain from speculation that could hinder the investigation. “At this time, the actual cause of the incident remains under investigation,” the company stated.81011
Preliminary findings indicated that the metal pole's contact with the power line resulted in an electrical current that led to the tragic deaths of the officers.
“The victims, on duty at Weston police station, were removing a 29-foot iron pole used to harvest coconuts when the incident occurred at 5.50pm. Sabah Electricity dispatched its technical team immediately and advised the public against speculation as the actual cause remains under investigation.”
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