Blogger ‘Kickdafella’ threatened with an axe

Blogger Syed Azidi Syed Abdul Aziz, who has been criticising the Kelantan state administration via his blog, Kickdefella, had an axe thrown at his sports utility vehicle (SUV) last night.

Kota Baharu district police chief, ACP Zahruddin Abdullah said the incident occurred at about 10.50 pm at his house in Kampung Demit, near here.

“The victim was reported to be at home when he realised something had happened outside his house and upon going out, he saw that the rear windscreen of his SUV was broken,” he told reporters, here today.

However, he said no injury had been reported except for the damage to the victim’s car and that the police were investigating to determine the motive for the incident.

“We are investigating to find the motive and the probe is being carried out under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation and causing destruction to property,” Zahruddin said.

Meanwhile, Syed Azidi when met at his house, said he was in the kitchen when he heard the sound of metal hitting an object and a glass being smashed.

“I then looked out the window and saw a vehicle moving past my house. I opened the door thinking that an accident had occurred,” he said.

He said that as soon as he opened the door, the vehicle concerned made a u-turn and headed for his house.

“I noticed that the driver was looking at me and made the u-turn before stopping his vehicle several meters from my house,” he said.

Syed Azidi said the driver revved the throttle three times before driving off