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
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