Loud gunshot wakes Sabah villagers as suspected cattle thieves flee with livestock

Keningau, November 7 - Villagers in Kampung Kamansi, Bingkor were awakened by a gunshot that occurred around 2am on Thursday. Suspected cattle thieves employed a firearm to shoot livestock before fleeing the scene with their cargo. Local cattle owner Jeffrisius Sipin recounted the incident, recounting how his mother was startled by a loud explosion near the livestock tethering area.

"Around 2am, my mother was woken by a loud bang at the spot where our cattle were tethered," recounted Jeffrisius. "Initially, we were not sure what had transpired, but the sheer volume of the blast caught our attention." Following a swift investigation, it was discovered that the barbed-wire fence had been deliberately cut. Bloodstains were found near the perimeter fence, indicating that the animals had been shot at close range before being loaded onto the getaway vehicle and driven away.

The brazen nature of the crime, particularly the use of a firearm, has left villagers apprehensive about their safety. In response, Jeffrisius implored the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and relevant law enforcement agencies to increase night patrols and surveillance around Kampung Kamansi and its neighboring settlements. He emphasized the importance of proactive policing to combat organized rural crime, restore public confidence, and safeguard the well-being of local residents.