KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 11 — Is the murder of former Alor Limbat assemblyman Alias Abdullah at his home in Kampung Alor Limbat yesterday, linked to the killing of his cousin in August?
This is one of the theories the police are working on as both men were shot dead at their home by what police suspect to be a contract killer.
Although the guns used in the incidents were of different make, the police had not ruled out the possibility the assassin was one and the same, said Terengganu police chief, Datuk Rosli Ab Rahman.
“We are investigating whether the shooting is linked to that of retired teacher Mat Jusoh Ali who was shot dead in August, who also happened to be Alias’ cousin.
“The shooting (of the former two-term assemblyman) had a motive and was probably, planned for a month. There were no elements of robbery involved.
“Morover, if we look at the two cases (killings), both occurred on the same date (August 9 and October 9)...and the shots were right on target.
“However, the dates of the deaths of the two cousins may just be a coincidence, and we have not identified those linked to the killings.
“Nevertheless, we have set up a team to probe into the shooting of the former state assemblyman,” he told a press conference here today.
Mat Jusoh, 56, was shot dead from a distance at his home in Kampung Padang Midin, Kuala Terengganu at 7.15am on August 9.
Meanwhile, Rosli said statements had been recorded from 10 people who were mostly Alias’ family members, friends and neighbours.
“However, we have not recorded any statement from the victim’s wife because she is still in a state of trauma.
He urged those with information on the shooting of Alias, who was also a lawyer, to contact the nearest police station to facilitate investigations. — Bernama
