KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry and the police force will ensure the welfare of Corporal Mohd Hafizul Izham Mazlan’s family after he was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest criminals in Alor Star yesterday.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Hafizul’s death was a great loss to the country and the force.
He gave his assurances that all related payments, including gratuities, ex-gratia, rewards and other contributions, would be channelled to Hafizul’s next of kin without delay.
He said the police force had also arranged the funeral with full honours, in appreciation of the corporal’s service to the country.
“I would like to express my utmost appreciation to the late Corporal Mohd Hafizul Izham for his invaluable service. On behalf of the ministry and all ministry staff, I extend my deepest condolences to his family.
“The late Corporal Mohd Hafizul Izham embodied the courage and strong fighting spirit of a frontline personnel committed to safeguarding national security. His fearless actions in protecting public safety are deeply appreciated and respected,” he said in a statement.
Saifuddin said such sacrifices served as an inspiration to all national security personnel and reflected the noble values upheld by the force.
He also conveyed his appreciation to all police personnel for their unwavering loyalty and sacrifices in safeguarding national security.
Hafizul is survived by his wife, Nur Azhanis Mohd Yusoff, 36, and their three children — Muhammad Akif Naufal, 11; Muhammad Ammar Nazran, 9; and Muhammad Afiq Nazim, 4.
Attached to the Kedah Criminal Investigation Department, Hafizul died at the scene due to severe head and body injuries after he was rammed by a vehicle driven by a fleeing burglary suspect.
One suspect was arrested at the scene, while three others, who fled in the same vehicle, were later apprehended in Kepala Batas.
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