PNP 11 files charges vs. captured NPA leader in Mati City attack

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 19): PNP 11 files charges vs. captured NPA leader in Mati City attack

The Philippine National Police (PNP) here on Wednesday filed multiple charges against a New People’s Army (NPA) leader captured by the military during hot pursuit operations for the rebels who attacked the Mati City Police Office last Sunday night.

PNP Police Regional Director Chief Supt. Wendy Rosario said police filed charges captured rebel leader Prince Wendell Olofernes alias Edoy or Doy, commander of the Sentro de Grabidad (SDG) of Front 18 under the Pulang Bagani operating in Compostela Valley for destruction of government properties, attempted murder and violation of Republic Act 8294 on possession of firearms, ammunitions and explosives.

Olofernes was captured around 9:30 a.m. on Monday in Barangay Taguibo, Mati City. He was still wearing a military uniform when cornered by the government troops.

A military investigation report showed that Olofernes assumed as the commander of the SDG Front 18, after its head Jordan Donillo alias Talyo was arrested in December 2014 by the combined military and police personnel.

Olofernes was designated as platoon leader of the Basil Platoon during the attack of Mati Police.

Rosario said the other captured NPA rebel will also face charges when he will be turned over by the military to the police.

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