KUALA LUMPUR: After two attackers broke his car’s windscreen and threatened him with a hammer, former Malaysian captain Safiq Rahim became the third football player to be attacked in the previous week.
After training with Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), one of Asia’s best clubs managed by the crown prince of the Johor royal family, late on Tuesday, May 7, in southern Johor state, Safiq was not hurt in the attack.
The 36-year-old midfield player shared a picture of his black Honda on Instagram, showing the rear windscreen completely smashed. Never imagined being attacked so close to the JDT training facility. We must exercise caution,” he stated in the post.
Along with the police report, he posted a copy of it on Instagram, stating, “Two men on a motorbike suddenly approached my car armed with a hammer and smashed my rear car windscreen.”
I was terrified when I pulled over.” At approximately 10.05 p.m., he was driving near the Sri Gelam training centre in Johor Bahru when the incident occurred.
When they both stopped in front of my car and pointed the hammer in my direction, I swiftly put the car in reverse. I filed a police report because the rear windscreen was broken soon after we both left the location,” he recalled.
According to Alistair Edwards, the CEO of JDT, the club expressed concern over the Safiq incident.He continued, saying that as a precaution, the team has increased player security. Additionally, the team has cautioned its players about posting on social media and being aware of their surroundings.
