Kota Kinabalu:A man sustained severe injuries following the explosion of a fish bomb he was allegedly constructing in the kitchen of a house in Kampung Keliangau, Manggatal.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the incident took place around 215 pm, leaving the 37-year-old victim with critical injuries to his hands and abdomen. He was initially taken to Menggatal Health Clinic and later referred to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital, where he remains in critical condition and unconscious.

Kota Kinabalu district police chief ACP Shahrudin Mat Husain stated that preliminary investigations suggest the victim was making a homemade explosive device intended for fishing. In response to the explosion, police, along with the Bomb Disposal Unit from the Sabah police contingent headquarters and officers from the Kota Kinabalu district police headquarters, inspected the scene.

During the inspection, several materials believed to be used in making fish bombs were discovered and seized for further technical examination and investigation. The authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the explosion, the origin of the materials, and any potential involvement of other individuals.

The public has been warned against the unauthorized making, possession, or handling of explosives, as these actions are illegal and pose significant risks to safety. The case is currently under investigation under Section 8 of the Explosives Act 1957.