The police have rebuffed suggestions today that they are not acting firmly enough to expel a group of armed intruders in Lahad Datu, stressing that "we know what we are doing".
"You can make assumptions, but I want to stress that we know what we are doing. There are a lot of considerations to be taken (for the benefit of) everyone's interest," said inspector-general of police Ismail Omar.
Speaking to reporters at a function in Kuala Lumpur today, Ismail said the police want to see a "good ending" to the standoff and will expel the group based on the law.
Details of the intrusion - which occurred on Feb 12 - have been sketchy thus far, with both the police and the Home Ministry refusing to divulge any details.
Ismail hurriedly ended his press conference this morning before reporters could press him further.
"You can make assumptions, but I want to stress that we know what we are doing. There are a lot of considerations to be taken (for the benefit of) everyone's interest," said inspector-general of police Ismail Omar.Speaking to reporters at a function in Kuala Lumpur today, Ismail said the police want to see a "good ending" to the standoff and will expel the group based on the law.
Details of the intrusion - which occurred on Feb 12 - have been sketchy thus far, with both the police and the Home Ministry refusing to divulge any details.
Ismail hurriedly ended his press conference this morning before reporters could press him further.
IGP: Don't listen to online rumours
So far, reports suggest that the police have surrounded Kampung Tanduo where the 100-strong group, supposingly representing the Sulu Sultanate, are holding out.
According to Sabah'sDaily Express, the group arrived at 2am last Tuesday. The group was said to be carrying a flag with a tiger emblem and it has been reported that there were five women among them.
The same report said that the group has assured the locals there that they come in peace.
Other reports indicated that the group is currently making its demands, but the authorities have been scant on the details, leading to much speculation online.
Earlier, Ismail urged the public not to be influenced by online reports on the standoff, which are being spread through social media networks.
He said that the public need not worry, as the situation was under control.
So far, reports suggest that the police have surrounded Kampung Tanduo where the 100-strong group, supposingly representing the Sulu Sultanate, are holding out.
According to Sabah'sDaily Express, the group arrived at 2am last Tuesday. The group was said to be carrying a flag with a tiger emblem and it has been reported that there were five women among them.The same report said that the group has assured the locals there that they come in peace.
Other reports indicated that the group is currently making its demands, but the authorities have been scant on the details, leading to much speculation online.
Earlier, Ismail urged the public not to be influenced by online reports on the standoff, which are being spread through social media networks.
He said that the public need not worry, as the situation was under control.
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