KOTA KINABALU: A game of riddles among two female senior citizens turned deadly when one of them was stabbed to death.

Retired teacher Ngui Lim Kiau, 64, was stabbed by her 65-year-old neighbour when the suspect was allegedly unhappy with the teasing and outcome of their game of riddles at an apartment in Kepayan Ridge Flats here around 4.15pm Friday.

Kota Kinabalu City police Asst Comm M.Chandra said that Ngui had invited the suspect to her house to play a game of riddles with her around 2pm.

He said that the suspect, who was cutting banana leaves, agreed and went over to the victim’s flat with a 22cm knife.

"While playing their riddles, the suspect apparently felt slighted by the victim for allegedly making fun of her as their game progressed" ACP Chandra said.

She then allegedly stabbed the victim on her back and subsequently panicked and called her brother for help.

The suspect, who is believed to be under treatment for mental illness, was apparently frightened and tried to kill herself by cutting her wrist.



ACP Chandra said the victim died on the spot while the suspect was taken to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.

Police have classified the case as murder.



