17-Year-Old Student Beaten To Death By College Dorm Mates Over Missing RM85
The victim was found dead on the floor of the dormitory, with bruises and injuries on several parts of his body.
By May Vin Ang — 25 Mar 2024, 01:01 PM
A 17-year-old student was found dead on the floor of a vocational college dormitory in Lahad Datu, Sabah last Friday, 22 March, with bruises and injuries on several parts of his body
According to Bernama, a dispute over missing money between the dormitory residents at Lahad Datu Vocational College led to the assault of Mohammad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan.
Lahad Datu district police chief ACP Rohan Shah Ahmad said two students had lost RM35 and RM50 respectively, and the dormitory residents had accused the victim, Nazmie Aizzat, of stealing the money.
"The victim was then beaten to death. However, the police are still waiting for the full autopsy report from the Forensic Department of Lahad Datu Hospital to ascertain the victim's actual cause of death," said Rohan Shah on Saturday, 23 March.
The police have arrested 13 male students, aged between 16 and 19, as suspects in the investigation
Rohan Shah said the suspects tested negative for drugs and are under remand for six days since Saturday.
The police have also seized 12 smartphones and a smartphone charger, and recorded the statements of 12 witnesses, including hostel wardens, security guards, and other students, to assist in the investigation.
According to the New Straits Times, the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
