Thursday, March 19, 2015

2 NPA rebels captured after encounter in northern Negros

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 19): 2 NPA rebels captured after encounter in northern Negros

Two suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were captured by the army after an encounter in Barangay Codcod, San Carlos City Tuesday morning.

The 3rd Infantry Division confirmed Wednesday night that Felipe Bolo, 34, and Conrado Sison, 19, both of Barangay Codcod, San Carlos City, are now under police custody.

“The two NPA members were apprised of their constitutional rights and were turned over to San Carlos City Police for medical check-up and inquest proceedings,” it said in a press statement.

Firearms were also recovered by military and police troopers following the encounter that lasted for about 15 minutes.

Lt. Col. Rommel Cordova, commanding officer of the Army's 62nd Infantry Battalion, said government troops recovered five homemade shot guns and one .357 caliber revolver.

They were conducting community security operations when they encountered the NPA rebels.

The rebels are believed to be under the Northern Negros Front Komiteng Rehiyonal-Negros led by Alias Reboy.

No casualty was reported from the government side while an undetermined number of rebels could have been wounded due to bloodstains seen along the route of their withdrawal, the Army said.

“We call on those rebels to lay down their arms peacefully, be given proper medication and we ensure them that their rights will be respected,” Cordova said.

Maj. Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero, commander of 3rd ID, instructed the troops to strictly follow the rule of law while conducting follow-on operations in the area.

“We in the Army, together with the local government, the civil society, peace advocates and other stakeholders reiterate our call for the NPA to shun violence, abandon the armed struggle and talk with us peacefully,” he added.
 

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.