MONDAY-17TH DECEMBER 2007-Death of woman: Man detained for investigation

Death of woman: Man detained for investigation
TUARAN:
Police have detained a 21-year-old man to facilitate investigation into the murder of an elderly woman in Kampung Raganan here last week. The suspect, a local from Kampung Kiwato, Topokon, Tamparuli was found hiding in an empty house about 100 metres from the scene of the crime. He was picked up by police about 3pm on Saturday. A police spokesperson said police received information that a suspicious character was seen hiding in the ceiling of the abandoned house. The spokesperson added that a team of police personnel was sent to investigate and found the suspect hiding in the house. He did not resist arrest. In the incident last week, Tebah Angkat, 67, was found dead with a belt around her neck about 9pm.
Tebah was staying with her 18-year- old grandson who was also detained to facilitate investigations into the woman’s death. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code and police have yet to determine the motive of the murder.