Twenty-four people were killed in road accidents yesterday, the fourth day of the 24th Ops Sikap, launched in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

According to a statement by Bukit Aman police on its website today, motorcyclists accounted for the highest number of deaths (14), followed by motorists (six), and pedestrians (two). There were two deaths involving a lorry and another vehicle.

The statement said that 9,556 summonses were issued to traffic offenders in yesterday's operation.

Ops Sikap is aimed at encouraging defensive driving to reduce road accidents during the festive season.

Ops Sikap 24, which was launched by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar on  Sunday, ends on Sept 6.

- Bernama