The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) commended troopers
of the Eastern Mindanao Command and Philippine National Police for their
successful operation against the New People's Army (NPA) in Agusan Del Norte
which resulted to the capture of 12 high-powered firearms and assorted
equipment Wednesday noon.
"Through effective coordination between the two
agencies, the Bravo Company, 29th Infantry Battalion of the 4th Infantry
Division headed by Major Gen. Oscar T. Lactao and 13th Regional Public Safety
Battalion of PNP responded to civilian complaints regarding extortion
activities perpetrated by New People’s Army bandits in the town of Carmen,
Agusan del Norte," AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc
said.
While approaching the area at around 12 noon, the combined
law enforcement elements encountered around 15 NPA fighters at Barangay Rosales
triggering a firefight that lasted for 15 minutes, after which the rebel force
quickly retreated.
No casualties were reported on the government side while an
undetermined number of rebels were either wounded and killed in the encounter.
Cabunoc said joint military-police operatives also recovered
three M-16 rifles; three AK-47 rifles; one US
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