In some townships across States and Regions, armed terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views 'anyone with differing views is an enemy' are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are civil servants, administrative officials and innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of 'spies, informants or decoys'. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 27 May, 2024 at 5:55 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Oak Kan Village, Madaya Township, Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that while Ko Wai Phyo Aung (39 years old) who was a general staff member from the Rehabilitation Hospital in the village, was at his staff housing within the hospital compound, two so-called PDF terrorists arrived by a motorcycle, opened fire on him. As a result, he died on the spot from gunshot injuries, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killing and assassination of Hospital General Staff Member Recklessly in the aforementioned case, it is reported.
The death of the male who was shot dead in Oak Kan Village, Madaya Township.