Sta Cruz, Placer, Surigao del Norte (DWDD) – Just before lunch of March 13, 2016, Army troopers based in Surigao del Norte encountered armed men in Brgy Amontay, San Francisco, Surigao del Norte supposed to collect supplies and money from small business in the area.
In an interview by DWDD with 1Lt Ryan Layug, CMO Officer, 30th Infantry ”Phyton” Battalion, a report from a concerned citizen about the plan to collect the supplies in the outskirts of Brgy Amontay prompted the 30IB to conduct peace and security operations.
According to 2LT Wilfredo F Quilang, Platoon Leader of the Government troops responding in the area, “The armed men fired to us while we are approaching the reported designated pick-up location of extorted supplies, we immediately retaliated and the enemy withdrew towards the direction of the barangay.”
After the 10 minutes firefight, the government troops were all safe, while a wounded extortionist was taken by their colleagues in Brgy Amontay. Recovered in the encounter site are: one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), blasting cap, electrical wires, battery pack and backpack with subversive documents and food items. It can be recalled that last February 27, 2016 30IB troopers also encountered extortionists in Brgy Anomar, Surigao City.
Lieutenant Colonel Rico O Amaro, Battalion Commander of 30IB said: “It is our duty to protect Surigaonons from threats of armed groups, the recent encounter is again a product of a report from concerned citizens that shows many are already complaining about the activities of this group.”
“We appeal that the wounded which was hidden in the communities nearby be brought to the nearest hospital and be given medical attention by qualified professionals” Amaro added.
As of the moment, the military in coordination with the PNP conducts pursuit operations to apprehend the remaining members of the group. CMO 30IB / MCAG
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