Yishun murder: Argument started in flat, ended in lift lobby where victim's body was found
Gladys Wee
The Straits Times
Aug 6, 2024
New details have emerged in the murder case at Block 803, Yishun Ring Road, with The Straits Times learning that the accused and victim had shared a unit on the 10th floor of the block.
The incident on July 27 was said to have been sparked by a 10-minute argument that started in the flat before spilling over to the lift lobby, where Mr Fiqri Choo Iskandar was found motionless.
The 35-year-old was later pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
On Aug 6, the victim's flat-mate and murder accused Affendi Yusof was brought back to his unit at about 10.15am by police as they re-enacted the events that led to the incident.
Affendi arrived in the back of a black van, in handcuffs and escorted by four police officers.
Wearing a red shirt, black shorts, and slippers, he walked with his head lowered as he was brought to the 10th floor lift lobby where the victim was found.
He then led officers to the flat, where witnesses previously said they saw blood on the floor, wall and parapet of the unit.
Police had set up a cordon at the block, to prevent curious onlookers from going to the 10th-floor.
Affendi took officers through the flat, including the living room and kitchen. The media was not allowed in.
After about an hour, he was escorted back to the van and driven away from the area.
Residents were roused from sleep on July 27 by loud yelling between 8am and 9am. They then discovered the grisly scene at the lift lobby.
Affendi was arrested at the scene and charged the next day with murder.
The offence carries the death penalty.
