Teacher killed by relative with history of mental illness
The incident happened at an unnumbered house in Tenghilan here yesterday.
The body of 41-year-old Celesty Christy Celestina Sili was discovered lying at the back of her family home.
District police chief Superintendent Noraidin Ag Maidin said a team from the district police headquarters arrested the suspect on the same day.
"Acting on a tip-off, police arrested a 47-year-old local man. The victim sustained injuries to the neck, head and both eyes caused by a sharp weapon," he said when contacted.
Noraidin said the suspect is believed to have a history of mental illness and had previously received follow-up treatment at a health facility.
"The motive is still under investigation, while the post-mortem examination was conducted today at the Queen Elizabeth I Hospital Forensic Unit.
"The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, which carries the death penalty or imprisonment of not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years, along with whipping, upon conviction," he added.
Noraidin advised the public against speculating on the case and urged anyone with information to contact Tuaran police at 088-794313.
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