2024 Ulu Tiram police station attack explained

2024 Ulu Tiram police station attack
Partof:Terrorism in Malaysia
Location:Ulu Tiram Police Station, Ulu Tiram, Johor, Malaysia
Target: Royal Malaysia Police
Date:17 May 2024
Time:02:30 a.m.
Type:Stabbing attack, shooting
Weapons:Parang, Walther P99 pistol and HK MP5 rifle
Fatalities:3 (including the perpetrator)[1]
Injuries:1
Perpetrator: Jemaah Islamiyah (alleged)
Assailant:Radin Luqman Radin Imran
Numparts:1
Motive:Seizing firearms to commit other attacks (suspected),
Islamic extremism
Accused:7 people arrested in connection

The 2024 Ulu Tiram police station attack was an attack that occurred on 17 May 2024 on the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor, Malaysia.[2] Two police officers were killed while one was left injured. The sole attacker identified as Radin Luqman Radin Imran was fatally shot thereafter.[1] Malaysian authorities initially identified the deceased suspect as a member of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) due to his father's connection with the terrorist group, although it was later reported that he had no involvement with JI and had acted alone.[3] [4] [5]

Timeline

On 17 May 2024, at 2:30 am, two college students entered the Ulu Tiram police station to file a report regarding an alleged molestation incident that occurred two years ago. Five minutes later, a suspect arrived at the station on a motorcycle and proceeded to the back of the station. As Constable Ahmad Azza Fahmi went to investigate the suspect, he was fatally stabbed and had his firearm taken by the suspect. Two other policemen then rushed to the back of the station to engage the suspect. A shootout ensued in which Constable Muhamad Syafiq Ahmad was fatally shot while the other was injured. The suspect was also fatally shot by a third policeman at the scene.[6] [7]

Both college students were apprehended for questioning in relation to their connection to the attack. At 6 am, police stormed the suspect's family home in Ulu Tiram, resulting in the arrest of five people suspected to also be members of JI.[8]

On 19 June 2024, the suspect's five family members, including his parents and three siblings, were officially charged in court for alleged terrorism-related offences.[9] Local authorities identified the suspect's mother as a Singaporean citizen, while the rest of the suspect's family members were Malaysians.[10] [11]

Related events

The attack was followed by several further incidents, including a death threat to a Democratic Action Party (DAP) member of parliament (MP), and two individuals trying to trespass into the Istana Negara.[5] Another individual was arrested after trying to snatch a police sub-machine gun at the Dato Keramat police station in Penang.[12] [13]

Reactions

Domestic

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, offered condolences to the families of the killed police officers.[14]

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that firm action should be taken against those who attempt to create chaos in Malaysia to the extent of causing deaths. Anwar said he supports all efforts made by the police and asked the public to give their full cooperation to the authorities.[15] [16]

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reminded the police to redoubling their efforts and not taking any terrorist threat lightly following disclosure by the Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT) that terrorist groups are using online video games to recruit youth to join their movement.[17]

The Malaysian Islamic Party questioned the security preparedness of the country's civil forces and also requested the Home Ministry to answer on why the police failed to stop the attack from happening.

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail affirmed that the attack was carried out by a lone suspect and that they had former terrorist or militant group members under constant monitoring. Due to the attack, the previous procedure of keeping the police stations' main gates opened around the clock had been modified to have the gates shut at 10.00 p.m. each night.[18]

International

Jemaah Islamiyah

Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, the co-founder of the militant group Jemaah Islamiyah, condemned the incident and insisted he personally was not involved in the attack through a video sent by his son to Malaysiakini. He further expressed that whoever accuses or trying to implicate him with the attack are lying and asking them to prove it in front of Allah and advising Muslim youths to not follow hardline ways by easily labelling others as infidels without any reasons based on the Quran. He stated that Islam should be defended only through dawah and prayers, not by killings or bombings.[24]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Transcript of Media Doorstop by Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, on Terrorism-Related Developments in Malaysia. Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore. 28 June 2024. 25 July 2024. The attacker was Radin Luqman. His father and brother are reported to be ISIS supporters.. https://web.archive.org/web/20240725141004/https://www.mha.gov.sg/mediaroom/speeches/transcript-of-media-doorstop-by-mr-k-shanmugam--minister-for-home-affairs-and-minister-for-law-on-terrorism-related-developments-in-malaysia/. 25 July 2024. live.
  2. Web site: Malaysia arrests 7 people after attack on Johor police post by Jemaah Islamiyah suspect kills 2 cops. 17 May 2024. CNA. en. 17 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240517080206/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-johor-police-officers-killed-attack-jemaah-islamiyah-4343051. live.
  3. Web site: Ulu Tiram police station attack: Suspect believed to be Jemaah Islamiah member, says IGP. 17 May 2024. The Star. en. 17 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240517035756/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/05/17/ulu-tiram-police-station-attack-suspect-believed-to-be-jemaah-islamiyah-member-says-igp. live.
  4. Web site: IGP: Suspect in Ulu Tiram police station attack not linked to any terrorist groups. 18 May 2024. Malay Mail. 18 May 2024 . en. 18 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240518141840/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/18/igp-suspect-in-ulu-tiram-police-station-attack-not-linked-to-any-terrorist-groups/135208. live.
  5. News: Johor police station attacker's family held under Sosma. FMT. Daily Express. 24 May 2024. 28 May 2024. Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said in a statement “Our suspicions that Radin father is a Jemaah Islamiyah member is confirmed. That is already in our data and records. The family isolated themselves from others, with the children (including the deceased attacker) not enrolled in any school. They are rooted in radical beliefs and ideologies”.. https://web.archive.org/web/20240528001957/https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/234866/johor-police-station-attacker-s-family-held-under-sosma/. 28 May 2024. live.
  6. Web site: Chronology of the attack at Ulu Tiram police station [NSTTV]]. 17 May 2024. New Straits Times. 17 May 2024 . en. 17 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240517143658/https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2024/05/1052015/chronology-attack-ulu-tiram-police-station-nsttv. live.
  7. Web site: Jun . Soo Wern . 17 May 2024 . PAS wants Home Ministry to explain why cops failed to thwart attack on Ulu Tiram police station . 18 May 2024 . Malay Mail . en . 17 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240517155114/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/17/pas-wants-home-ministry-to-explain-why-cops-failed-to-thwart-attack-on-ulu-tiram-police-station/134998 . live .
  8. Web site: TERKINI: Kronologi serangan di Balai Polis Ulu Tiram, dua pelajar IPT turut ditahan. LATEST: Chronology of the attack at the Ulu Tiram Police Station, two IPT students were also arrested. 17 May 2024 . Berita Harian. ms.
  9. News: 5 family members of Malaysian man who attacked police station face terrorism charges. Associated Press. KRDO. 19 June 2024. 25 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240620023009/https://krdo.com/news/2024/06/19/5-family-members-of-malaysian-man-who-attacked-police-station-face-terrorism-charges/. 20 June 2024. live.
  10. Web site: Ulu Tiram attack: Slain suspect's family members face nine charges including supporting terrorism . 19 June 2024. The Straits Times.
  11. Web site: Ulu Tiram attack: Family members of alleged cop-killer charged in court, including for inciting terrorism . 19 June 2024. CNA.
  12. News: Man arrested for trying to grab cop's submachine gun at Penang police station. Mok. Opalyn. Malay Mail. 19 May 2024. 28 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240528005139/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/19/man-arrested-for-trying-to-grab-cops-submachine-gun-at-penang-police-station/135314. 28 May 2024. live.
  13. News: Heightened security as man tries to snatch Penang police officer's gun, days after fatal Ulu Tiram attack. Mahmud. Aqil Haziq. CNA. 20 May 2024. 28 May 2024.
  14. Web site: Serangan Balai Polis Ulu Tiram: Agong zahir ucapan takziah kepada keluarga anggota terkorban. Ulu Tiram Police Station Attack: Agong expressed his condolences to the families of the fallen members. 17 May 2024. Sinar Harian. 17 May 2024 . ms. 17 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240517143538/https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/665322/berita/nasional/serangan-balai-polis-ulu-tiram-agong-zahir-ucapan-takziah-kepada-keluarga-anggota-terkorban. live.
  15. Web site: Ulu Tiram police station attack: Govt won't stand by if anyone threatens the peace, says PM Anwar. 17 May 2024. Malay Mail. 17 May 2024 . en. 17 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240517143645/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/17/ulu-tiram-police-station-attack-govt-wont-stand-by-if-anyone-threatens-the-peace-says-pm-anwar/134937. live.
  16. Web site: Anwar calls for firm action following Ulu Tiram police station attack. 17 May 2024. The Star. en. 17 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240517143651/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/05/17/anwar-calls-for-firm-action-following-ulu-tiram-police-station-attack. live.
  17. News: Zahid warns police against taking terrorist threat lightly, wants monitoring and surveillance efforts doubled. Bernama. The Edge (Malaysia). 27 May 2024. 27 May 2024.
  18. Web site: Shadiqe . Jassmine . 18 May 2024 . No necessity to probe militant networks abroad over Ulu Tiram police station attack – Saifuddin. 18 May 2024 . New Straits Times . en . 18 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240518151310/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/05/1052199/no-necessity-probe-militant-networks-abroad-over-ulu-tiram-police . live .
  19. Web site: Teroris Serang Kantor Polisi Malaysia, Densus 88 Polri Pastikan di Indonesia Aman. Terrorists Attack Malaysia Police Station, Densus 88 Polri Ensures Indonesia Safety. Bramantyo. Haryoto. id. Suara Merdeka Pekalongan. 22 May 2024. 27 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527065313/https://pekalongan.suaramerdeka.com/nasional/18112730349/teroris-serang-kantor-polisi-malaysia-densus-88-polri-pastikan-di-indonesia-aman. 27 May 2024. live.
  20. Attack at the Ulu Tiram Police Station in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 17 May 2024. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore. 17 May 2024. 17 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527234231/https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Statements-Transcripts-and-Photos/2024/05/Attack-at-the-Ulu-Tiram-Police-Station. 27 May 2024. live.
  21. Web site: 20 May 2024 . 'Haven't even smelled JB customs after 2 hours': Travellers stuck in up to 3-hour queues at checkpoint after enhanced security . 20 May 2024 . AsiaOne . en . 20 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240520055151/https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/havent-even-smelled-jb-customs-after-2-hours-travellers-stuck-3-hour-queues-checkpoint . live .
  22. Ambassador Edgard D. Kagan. Edgard Kagan. USAmbKL. https://twitter.com/USAmbKL/status/1791322358906810855?t=tbu8thMJ7sFdCycj9LHEYA&s=19. 1791322358906810855. I am deeply saddened by the loss of the two police officers at the Ulu Tiram police station. My condolences to their families, loved ones, and all members of the Royal Malaysia Police. @PDRMsia.
  23. News: US ready to assist Malaysia in combating terrorism. Bernama. The Star. 25 May 2024. 27 May 2024.
  24. News: JI co-founder Abu Bakar Bashir insists he's not involved in Ulu Tiram police station attack. New Straits Times. 22 May 2024. 28 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240528014616/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/05/1053987/ji-co-founder-abu-bakar-bashir-insists-hes-not-involved-ulu-tiram-police. 28 May 2024. live.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "2024 Ulu Tiram police station attack".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.