Police Officer Killed in Accident While on Duty

KINABATANGAN: A police officer died in an accident while returning to the Kinabatangan District Police Headquarters (IPD) after carrying out duties at Kampung Lot M here on Thursday.

Constable Mathew Zulian Ak Backly, 29, who was involved in an accident involving a police vehicle, was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at Kinabatangan Hospital at 4.53pm.

Kinabatangan district police chief Superintendent Janeve Sindih said the incident occurred while the victim and two colleagues were returning to the Kinabatangan IPD from Sibuga Prison in Sandakan after carrying out prisoner escort duties.

“The deceased and two other officers were transported by ambulance to the emergency department of Kinabatangan Hospital. At 4.53pm, a medical officer confirmed that he had passed away,” she said when contacted by Sinar Harian.

Janeve said the deceased’s remains would be brought back to his hometown in Kuching, Sarawak, for burial.

Sinar Harian