KUCHING — Police have arrested a 32-year-old local man in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl in Kampung Rampangi, Santubong, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the community.
Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed the arrest, saying that police received a report on October 8 from a 52-year-old local man who reported that his young daughter had died the night before, around 9.45pm.
Preliminary investigations revealed signs suggesting that the victim had suffered severe abuse leading to her death. Following swift action, a police team from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Kuching District Police Headquarters tracked down and detained a suspect in Kampung Krian, Jalan Padawan, on October 9 at about 11.00am.
“The suspect is a 32-year-old local man with six previous records related to drug offences. A urine test conducted on him also returned positive for drugs,” ACP Alexson said in a statement.
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code (Murder), which carries the death penalty or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years, along with not less than 12 strokes of the cane if found guilty.
ACP Alexson also reminded the public to avoid spreading false or speculative information about the case, as doing so could hinder the investigation process.
“We urge the public to let the police conduct a fair and thorough investigation. Anyone with information should step forward and assist us,” he said.
Members of the public who have relevant information are encouraged to contact the Kuching IPD Control Centre at 082-24444 or Senior Investigating Officer ASP Chris Olsen Anak Ramlee at 013-8607572.
Police have assured that every effort will be made to ensure justice is served for the innocent victim and her grieving family. – Polis Daerah Kuching