The PPRO said security agencies were intensifying efforts to track down individuals who purchased the fraudulently registered SIM cards from the suspect.
The police spokesperson said investigations were ongoing
Ms John said the operatives of the command apprehended the suspects at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday.
She added that a manhunt has been launched to track down other members of the group still at large.
“The marine police gun power forced the pirates, who sustained bullet wounds, to escape into a shallow creek that was inaccessible to police boats.
Mr John said the command successfully busted the armoury of the suspect at about 5:15 a.m. on Saturday in his residence and recovered the firearms.
Mr George said students of the polytechnic were regularly abused, extorted, and harassed by police officers.
She said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly attacked his wife with a machete over accusations of infidelity.
Ms John urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
