By DPAO, 8ID PA
November 8, 2014
Army operating troops in Samar
Island recovered several war materiel
after a brief encounter with a small group of NPA rebels in a remote area at
Brgy Sto Niño, Motiong, Samar last November 6,
2014.
In a report from Lt Col Antonio Dulnuan Jr, Commanding
Officer of the 87th Infantry (Hinirang) Battalion, his troops were conducting
Peace and Security Operations in the outskirts of said barangay when they
chanced upon a team of NPA rebels passing also in the area.
A brief exchange of firefight followed forcing the enemy to
withdraw from their position leaving behind several war materiels at the
encounter site. Among the items recovered were one bandoleer, five long
magazines for M16 rifle, two short magazines for M16 rifle, eighty rounds live
ammunitions for M16, two back packs with personal belongings, one hand grenade
and high value subversive documents.
The rebels were unable to inflict casualties against
government forces while casualties on the rebel side remained undetermined.
MGen. Jet B. Velarmino, 8ID commander, expressed his
appreciation to the operating troops of the 87IB for their dedication and
commitment in safeguarding the communities against the rebels.
Further, he reiterated the government’s call for
non-violence, for the rebels to return to the mainstream society, and for them
to take advantage of the government’s reconciliation programs.
http://www.samarnews.com/news2014/nov/d234.htm
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