Communist armed lawless group killed 49 unarmed individuals since January – 10ID

From Update.Ph (May 3): Communist armed lawless group killed 49 unarmed individuals since January – 10ID

The 10th Infantry Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army said they have accounted 49 unarmed individuals killed by communist armed lawless group (ALG), referring to the New People’s Army, in areas of Davao region and SOCSKSARGEN since January 1. 10ID said the killing spree of the ALG has alarmed authorities and the public as the National and Local Elections on May 9 is fast approaching.

“We are committed on putting an end to this senseless violence that the ALGs are committing not only against our troops but also against innocent civilians,” 10ID commander Major General Rafael Valencia said.

“This wanton killing of our unarmed troops and innocent civilians is a desperate move of the ALGs to stop our efforts to bring peace and help create an environment for progress and development in Davao and SOCSKSARGEN Regions,” the General added.

10ID said the murderous rampage of the ALG’s liquidation group has claimed the lives of 28 civilians, 12 CAFGU Active Auxilliaries (CAAs), five soldiers and four policemen.

The 49 victims were killed in 45 incidents, 23 of which happened in Compostela Valley Province (CVP); 10 in Davao del Norte; two each in Davao del Sur, South Cotabato, Sarangani Province, Bukidnon and Davao City; and one each in North Cotabato and Davao Oriental.

http://www.update.ph/2016/05/communist-armed-lawless-group-killed-49-unarmed-individuals-since-january-10id/5048