Three police officers died in a suspected electrocution accident around 5:50 pm on August 6, 2026, in Kampung Weston, Beaufort, Sabah [1, 2, 3, 4]. The officers were moving a 29-foot metal pole used for harvesting coconuts close to Weston Police Station and Sekolah Kebangsaan Weston when the pole reportedly came into contact with a main power line, causing the electrocution [4].

The deceased have been identified as Corporal Chiu Teck Siong, 40; Mohamad Nur Hafiz Ibrahim, 29; and Muhammad Raimi Ismarubee, 26 [5, 6, 1, 2, 7, 3, 4]. Several videos showing the three officers lying on the road after the incident circulated widely on social media [5, 6, 7].

Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd sent a technical team to the scene promptly and pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigation. The company stated, "Sabah Electricity is committed to providing full cooperation to the authorities until the investigation is completed and will take the appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation" [4].

The bodies of the officers were transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital I in Kota Kinabalu for post-mortem examinations before being released to their families [4].

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ordered a comprehensive, transparent, and prompt investigation to determine the cause and prevent a repeat of the tragedy. He said, "I have requested for a comprehensive, transparent, and prompt investigation to be conducted to determine the cause of this tragic incident. Improvements must be implemented so that a tragedy like this does not repeat." He also paid tribute, saying, "Their service and sacrifice in maintaining the peace and security of the country will always be remembered" [5, 6].

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail also ordered a thorough investigation and expressed condolences, saying, "May God grant their families and friends the strength to face this ordeal and facilitate all their affairs." He described the loss as significant for the Home Ministry and acknowledged the officers’ dedication to their service to religion, people, and country [1, 2, 3].

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances behind the incident.