In a 30-minute clash with 30 New People's Army (NPA) fighters, troops from the 82nd Infantry Battalion successfully beat off the rebel band, capturing two improvised explosive devices and four backpacks filled with intelligence materials and assorted personal items Tuesday.
The encounter took place 11:30 a.m. at the boundary of Barangays Dalije and Alimodias, Miag-ao,
Reports from residents about the presence of lawless armed elements in the area prompted the government troops to conduct a routine security patrol.
During the firefight, the NPA fighters fled with an undetermined number of casualties with no losses to the government side, the military said.
“We acknowledge the effort of the peace loving community of Miag-ao for the timely reporting of presence of the lawless armed elements who are threatening the civilians in the area," 82nd Infantry Battalion commander Lt. Col. Aldwine Almase said.
The troops have been closely monitoring the activities of the NPA prior to the conduct of barangay elections.
Almase added that this was done to ensure the safety of the voters for them to exercise their political rights free from threat and intimidation from these lawless armed elements.
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