Muhammad Muhi, who is in his 20s, was initially apprehended by the Army and handed over to police. He has been held at the Nakhon Si Thammarat Correctional Institution for Young Offenders since October 20.
Following an initial report of his confession, deputy national police chief Pol General Sriwara Rangsipramanakul led a team to further interrogate Muhammad, a native of Pattani’s Nong Chik district.