Lahad datu: An unexploded ordnance from World War II was discovered by a man on the banks of Sungai Segama here this morning. Lahad Datu district police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail confirmed the finding.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the bomb is believed to be of British origin and was verified by the weapons division of the district police headquarters. The ordnance measures approximately 40 centimetres in circumference, 30 centimetres in length, and is estimated to weigh 226.8 kilogrammes.

The explosive was found by a 52-year-old man who was casting a fishing net in the area. He subsequently reported the discovery to the police, prompting an official statement from ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail.

In response to the finding, Dzulbaharin advised the public to maintain a safe distance from the area. He emphasized that the bomb disposal unit from the Sabah police contingent headquarters is expected to handle the disposal operation to ensure public safety.