DWDD: STRAFING II NPAs Attack Soldiers Conducting Community Peace Dialogue

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Feb 24): STRAFING II NPAs Attack Soldiers Conducting Community Peace Dialogue

CALINAN DISTRICT, Davao City (DWDD) – Series of violent harassments carried out by the NPAs against the Peace and Development Team of 84th Infantry Battalion in Sitio Quibaton, Brgy Dominga, Calinan District, Davao City last February 21, 2016.

The first incident transpired around 9 o’clock in the morning, February 21, when a group of NPAs fired upon the soldiers of 84IB who were coordinating with the populace for a medical and dental mission activity to be held at Sitio Quibaton. It was followed by a second harrasment at about 4:20 in the afternoon, when the same group of NPAs positioned in a row of small houses fired upon the soldiers. On both incidents no casualties were inflicted by the NPAs who immediately fled the area.

According to Ltc Louie DS Villanueva, Commanding Officer of 84IB, the incident clearly shows that the NPA bandits are trying to isolate and coerce the community not to participate with the programs and social services that are being offered by the government. “The people are being deprive of the basic services that they ought to have. Moreover, the action of the NPAs is a clear manifestation that they do not have really regard to the safety and well-being of the community.” he added. Ltc Villanueva further concluded that the Army will never let any group rule through the use of violence. He vowed that they will continue to protect the people to sustain the peace and development in the area. 10DPAO / MCAG

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