2 rebels killed, high-powered guns seized in SurSur clash Two New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed while several highpowered firearms were seized after a firefight with government forces at Sitio Agsam, Barangay Cabas-an, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur on Tuesday. Lt. Colonel Michael Reuyan of the 36th Infantry “Valor” Battalion said the casualties were believed to be members of Platoon 2, Guerilla Front 30 (GF30), led by Noel Tumarlas Alacre “Ka Megan.” The enemy immediately withdrew to different directions and left their wounded comrades behind.
rifle; one carbine; one bandolier loaded with two long magazines and one short magazine of M16; four backpacks; two Nokia cell phones; Reuyan added the medical paraphernalia; cadavers were turned personal belongings; over to the Philippine National Police and local and other subversive documents. government units for identification and postReuyan said the clash is mortem examination. a result of the relentless The government troopers combat operations conducted by the also seized some high government troops. powered firearms and other paraphernalia: one “With the support of the M16A1 rifle; one AR18 Caraga INFOCUS
locals and communities, we could easily track down the enemy. It is a manifestation that they don’t want the Communist New People’s Army Terrorist in their area,” Reuyan said. “The 36IB unit grieves with the slain NPAs as they are also victims of futile arm struggle and failed ideology,” the official noted. (with a report from 36IB/PIASurigao del Sur) September 18-24, 2021 |
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