Caraga InFocus –February 5-11, 2022

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High-powered firearms, materiel seized in AgNor clash

High-powered firearms and materiel were recovered after a successful focused military operation (FMO) of the troops of the 23rd Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion (23IB), Philippine Army against the CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) at the hinterlands of Sitio Tud-ol, Barangay Tungao, Butuan City on Friday, February 4. The troops were

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conducting combat operations in the area when they encountered more or less 15 CNTs who are believed to be members of Platoon SAGAY, SRSDG 3, North Central Mindanao Regional Command (NCMRC) led by a certain alias XJ. The firefight lasted for about 20 minutes, after which the enemies scampered towards

the north direction. The encounter resulted to the recovery of four AK47 rifles, one M14 rifle, five anti-personnel mines, two blasting caps, one Rifle Grenade, six AK47 Magazines, two 20-L containers of assorted ammunition, assorted medical supplies, personal belongings, subversive documents, and other materiel. The said operations was Caraga INFOCUS


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