NPA terrorists arrested in Surigao del Norte

NPA TERRORISTS ARRESTED IN SURIGAO DEL NORTE Two active members personalities are residents of the communist terrorist of Sitio Dugyaman, Brgy group (CTG) fell into the Anticala, Butuan City. hands of the authorities Lt. Col. Isagani Criste, following their arrest Battalion Commander of in Purok 1, Barangay 29th Infantry (Matatag) Marayag, Mainit, Surigao Battalion, said that del Norte on October 3. the operation was Based on the report, conducted by combined the arrested communist elements of 29IB and New People’s Army (NPA) Philippine National terrorists were identified Police in response to the as Regil D. Dano also information received known as Pluto, 37 years about the presence of old, an active member the wanted persons in of SYP21C, Guerilla Front the said barangay. 21 and his brother Erwin Meanwhile, “Benz” D. Dano, 23 years Col. George Banzon, old, an active member of Commander of 901st SDG21, Guerilla Front 21. Infantry (Fight’Em) Regil, listed as top Brigade, commended three most wanted in the soldiers and police Police Regional Office for the successful joint 13, was apprehended by operation made possible virtue of warrant of arrest by the cooperation of the for the crime of murder concerned individuals issued by Judge Marigel who provided the reliable S. Dagani-Hugo of Branch information. 3, Butuan City Regional “It is a clear Trial Court dated July manifestation that the 22, 2020 while Erwin people of Caraga are tired Dano was arrested for already of NPA terrorists’ violation of Republic Act wrongdoings specifically 9516 or Illegal Possession their involvement in the of Explosive. Both unlawful activities such as

extortion, arson, murder, kidnapping and other related crimes as well as victimizing innocent civilians by luring them to join senseless armed struggle,” he said. Col. Banzon further said that joint operations with other law enforcement agencies will be intensified against the communist terrorist group to further speed up the imminent defeat of the insurgents so that peace and security will be ensured. “We in the security sector are merging our efforts to materialize our mandates in this wholeof-the-nation approach to eradicate CTGs. In line with this, we are urging the public to continue your support so that we can sustain what we have started here in Caraga,” he said. (901st Infantry Brigade, Phil. Army/PIASurigao del Norte)