GOVERNMENT troops
have recovered explosive cache and high-powered firearms, as law enforcement
operations continue in the hinterlands of Bukidnon, a military official said
Sunday.
Lieutenant
Colonel Lennon Babilonia, commander of the Army's 8th Infantry Battalion, said
the explosive cache was recovered around 6 p.m. Friday in the village of White Kulaman
Babilonia said
that among the war materiel the troops have recovered included one M-16
Armalite rifle, six improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 60 pieces blasting
caps, 900 meters explosive detonating chord, eight pieces IED molders, one-half
kilo sulfur powder, one lower receiver of caliber .45 pistol, subversive
documents, and a New People’s Army (NPA) flag.
"Some of the
IEDs that were recovered were found planted along the populated area of the
said barangay (White Kulaman)," Babilonia added.
Combined military
and police forces have arrested 12 suspected NPA rebels and confiscated
high-powered firearms and explosives in a raid last August 26 in White Kulaman.
The raid was
carried out on the strength of 57 search warrants issued by the court after the
residents tipped off the government troops and executed affidavits of complaint
about the abusive and threatening presence of the NPA rebels in the area.
During the raid,
the troops confiscated a homemade M-16 Armalite rifle, one M-79 grenade
launcher, three rifle grenades, two IEDs, detonator, blasting caps, assorted
ammunitions, and subversive documents of high-intelligence value.
"There were
no reported armed clashes between the government troops and the NPA during the
said recoveries," Babilonia said.
He blamed the NPA
rebels for "militarizing" the village of White Kulaman
"We call
upon the NPAs and their leaders to stop arming the barangay folks and quit
emplacing landmines and IEDs within communities," he said.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2015/08/30/troops-recover-explosive-cache-427470
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