Monday, February 29, 2016

Police declares full alert status in N. Mindanao

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 29): Police declares full alert status in N. Mindanao

The regional police command on Monday has tightened security in Northern Mindanao in anticipation of attacks by the communist New People’s Army (NPA) as the national and local poll nears.

Police Supt. Surki Sereñas, the police regional spokesperson, confirmed the declaration of the full alert status in the entire region, especially in the provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental where the NPA presence is prevalent.

He said that as the elections and the anniversary of the NPA draw near, it is highly likely that the rebel group will intensify attacks in various areas in Northern Mindanao.

Sereñas said the New People’s Army will celebrate its founding anniversary on March 29. It has been the NPA tradition to escalate their tactical operations on or prior to the celebration.

In a statement released to the media last week, the NPA vowed to continue to launch a series of attacks to counter the continued military operations in rebel turfs in the region.

“Disrupting the functions of the government has been the 'bread and butter' of the communist rebels,” Sereñas said.

Sereñas urged the public to report to the local police any information involving security concerns while appealing for cooperation in the fight against the insurgency.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=861625

No comments:

Post a Comment

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