From the Philippine Information Agency (Aug 3): NPA rebel dies in Surigao Norte town clash
A New People's Army (NPA) rebel was killed after government security forces clashed with a group of NPA rebels at the back of the municipal hall in Malimono town in Surigao del Norte on Aug. 1, 2016.
30IB Bravo Company Commander 1st Lt. Ken Enciso identified the victim as Junard Quinto Casoy, 37 years old, married, and a resident of Barangay Hanagdong, Malimono.
Enciso said the combined troops of the Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) and the Philippine Army’s 30th Infantry Battalion (30IB) responded from a complaint of a concerned citizen on extortion activities being done by the NPA thru their couriers in Barangay San Isidro and Barangay Binucayan in the said municipality.
Also, 30IB Civil Military Operations (CMO) officer Lt. Ryan D. Layug narrated that a barangay chairman of the said town disclosed that due to fear, the barangay council was able to pay a revolutionary tax. He also confirmed that several sari-sari stores have closed due to extortion activities of the NPA.
On his part, 30IB commanding officer Lt. Col. Rico Amaro said that they will continue to reach out with the NPA brothers and sisters and convince them to live a peaceful life.
“We however will not tolerate criminal acts, together with the PNP and the vigilance of our community through proactive support and reporting of concerned citizens we can prevent future extortion activities of this group," said Amaro.
Recovered in the encounter site were the body of an NPA member, one AK-47, two IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device), gallons of rice, and magazines and ammunitions.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2731470196838/npa-rebel-dies-in-surigao-norte-town-clash
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