Elements of the 16th Infantry Battalion (IB) under the
Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division recovered four high
powered firearms Thursday, at 11:30 a.m.
Lieutenant Coronel Andres F Ferrer, 16IB Commander, said his
troops were on their way to conduct peace and security patrol at Area Minanga, Lumutan Village
”The troops immediately proceeded to the area to confirm the
information. 16IB troops recovered two M16 rifles, one M14 rifle and one
Shotgun,” Lt. Col. Ferrer said.
The newly installed Commander of 2ID, BGen Romeo G Gan,
congratulated the troops for the successful recovery of the high powered
firearms.
“We would like to thank the people of Area Minanga, Lumutan
Village , General Nakar for their continuing support in giving information and
I assure the people of Southern Tagalog that we will continue in clearing the
interior barangays (villages)from the influence of the NPA so that Local
Government Units can implement their programs and be able to provide basic
services for the people,” BGen Gan said.
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