Jayapura (ANTARA News) - Papuan Regional Police arrested members of an outlawed armed group including Enggangrangkok Wonda or Rambo Wonda and Darius Wonimbo or Rambo Puncak Jaya as well as Tolikara in Wamena, Jayawijaya District, Papua Province on Thursday (Oct 23).

The Chief of Papuan Regional Police Inspector General Yotje Mende said Enggangrangkok had an arsenal gun and ammunition that he had taken by force from Brigadier Mobile (Brimob) officer.

"Enggangrangkok Wonda, initially Rambo Wonda, is a nephew of Puron Wonda who is in polices wanted list," Mende said here on Saturday.

Police also said Enggangrangkok was allegedly involved in deadly shootings that killed eight police officers.

The Jayawijaya Resort Police are still investigating the seven armed separatists who had operated in central Papuan mountainous area.

Mende said Police planned to transfer the seven armed separatists to Jayapura to conduct further investigation.
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