Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said Misuari should not involve Malaysians in the kidnapping.
“That is his claim. The criminals who kidnapped our citizens are his people; he should control them. Why blame us?”
He was commenting on media reports quoting Misuari that a Malaysian was involved in a kidnapping in Sipadan, Sabah, in 2000 to get ransom money.
Misuari reportedly said he had proof to back his claim and would bring those involved to justice, including in the international courts.
In April 2000, a total of 10 Malaysians and 11 foreigners were kidnapped by armed groups in Sipadan, Sabah.
Earlier, Khalid launched the National Urgent Response Alert (NUR Alert) on Facebook in Bukit Aman, here, today.
Present were Deputy Inspector-General of Police Noor Rashid Ibrahim and Facebook Director of Trust and Safety Emily Vacher.