Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Female NPA rebel killed in clash

From the Manila Bulletin (Jul 2): Female NPA rebel killed in clash

BUTUAN CITY – A female New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed while several others were wounded in clash with government security forces in Barangay Dona Telesfora, Tubay, Agusan del Norte, the Army’s 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division (4th ID) spokesman said Wednesday.

Maj. Christian C. Uy, regional Army spokesman of 4th ID, said combat maneuvering troops of 29th Infantry Battalion (29th IB) of the 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade were dispatched in Kamingawan area after receiving reports of the presence of the armed rebels.

“More than 15-minute gunbattle ensued following the operations,” said Uy.

He added that troops recovered some war materials including explosives and detonating wires, cellphones and personal belongings.

http://www.mb.com.ph/female-npa-rebel-killed-in-clash/

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