This NPA camp discovered by the elements of the Army’s 20th IB in the hinterlands of Barangay Luisita in Victoria, Northern Samar can accommodate at least 15 persons. (DPAO Photo)
Elements of the Army’s 20th Infantry Battalion based in Northern Samar have seized another camp of the communists New People’s Army (NPA) on Monday.
Lt. Col. Noel Vestuir, 20th IB commander said the composite team from his battalion led by 1Lt. Florencio Tayo discovered an abandoned NPA camp which could accommodate about 15 persons in the hinterlands of Barangay Luisita, Victoria town in Northern Samar.
“The discovered NPA camp was believed to have been abandoned by the NPAs four days ago,” Vestuir said.
“We would like to commend the populace of Barangay Victoria for always coordinating with us in ensuring peace in their area; the community strongly denounces the presence of the NPAs who conduct extortion activities not only to businessmen but to ordinary farmers and populace in the area,” Vestuir added.
Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Gerardo Layug, commander of the 8th ID in Catbalogan City said the discovery of several NPA camps is a clear manifestation that the NPA in Samar provinces is losing ground literally and losing their influence over the people which eventually will lead to their downfall and collapse.
“The 8ID is currently intensifying its efforts in securing our communities against all forms of armed threats through sustained security operations and constant coordination and linkages with the stakeholders through the spirit of ‘Bayanihan’ in attaining peace throughout the region,” Layug added.
In a related event, last Jan. 30, military troops from Charlie Company, 34th Infantry Battalion led by 1Lt Harold Bryan Llandado discovered an NPA abandoned harbouring site at vicinity Sitio Cagutsan, Barangay Rombang, Laoang, Northern Samar which can accommodate around 50 NPAs.
Last Jan. 26, troops of Alpha Company of 20th Infantry Battalion, 8ID headed by 1Lt Raul Delos Santos also discovered an abandoned NPA camp composed of one kitchen, one comfort room, 15 makeshift bunkers that can accommodate 15 NPAs at Sitio Catmaalad, Barangay McKinley, Catarman, Northern Samar.
On Jan. 18, military troops from Alpha Company, 34th Infantry Battalion, 8ID under 2Lt. Glenn De Ramos discovered an NPA camp also at the vicinity of Sitio Cagutsan, Barangay Rombang, Laoang, Northern Samar which can accommodate around 15 NPAs.
For 2012, a total of 131 NPA camps were seized and discovered by the military troops. Eight camps were recovered with enemy resistance and 123 of these camps were seized without enemy resistance.
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