Sungai Golok attackers wore niqabs to hide identities, says deputy mayor

 

Two Thai security personnel were killed in the 7.10pm attack yesterday on a security control post at the Sungai Golok district office. (Royal Thai Police pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

The group that attacked the Sungai Golok district office in Thailand yesterday wore niqabs to avoid being identified, says Sungai Golok deputy mayor Aphichet Jeh-Ouma.

He said this was observed in CCTV footage, which showed over 10 armed assailants arriving in a pickup truck and car, Berita Harian reported.

“They fired several shots at the security post, where two volunteer security personnel were stationed, just outside the office. One of them died at the scene while the other was confirmed dead at the Sungai Golok Hospital.

“They then drove the car into the office before leaving the area in the pickup truck. Not long after, an explosion occurred in the building leaving 12 people injured,” Aphichet said.

It was reported yesterday that eight people were injured and two Thai security personnel were killed in the 7.10pm attack on a security control post at the Sungai Golok district office.

The two who died were Sabri Nasawan and Todsapon Paipim.

A Sungai Golok police spokesman said the attack occurred near Big C, a shopping centre that is popular among Malaysians.

Aphichet claimed the attack was intended to cause chaos in the town located near the southern border of Thailand. - FMT