BAU: What started as a rumour of an armed gang robbery at Kampung Bobak, Singai last Sunday (Jan 29) turned out to be just an accident.
Bau OCPD DSP Poge Nyaon confirmed that allegations of a robbery were false and they were believed to have been spread by villagers.
“It was just an accident involving a married couple that happened early Saturday morning.
“Because of that, they suffered injuries and were taken to a private hospital for treatment,” he clarified.
DSP Poge added that the true motive of spreading the rumour was unknown.
The rumour in the form of messages that had gone viral on social media platforms, claimed that a group of foreigners were robbing and shooting at people’s cars.
Along with the message was an eight-second video showing the smashed windshield of a Perodua Kancil, supposedly shot by foreigners.
