73IB troops engage NPAs in DavSur town

From the Philippine Information Agency (May 27): 73IB troops engage NPAs in DavSur town

Troops from 73rd Infantry Battalion encountered members of New People’s Army in the afternoon of May 26, 2017 at Sitio Bulol Lumot, Brgy Kimlawis, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur.

At about 03:15 in the afternoon, while conducting patrol, the 1st Platoon of Alpha Company, 73IB led by 2Lt Jerson Sanchez engaged in a firefight with more or less ten NPA terrorists.

After 30 minutes of intense exchange of fires, the NPA withdrew towards the provincial boundaries of Davao del Sur and Sultan Kudarat.

No soldier was hurt while it is believed that the enemy suffered casualties as evidenced by the bloodstains in the site of encounter.

Left by fleeing NPA terrorists were one (1) landmine (Improvised Explosive Device) with trappings and other war materials including backpacks and subversive documents.

Troops of 73IB are now in pursuit operation.

“We will not hesitate to use legitimate force if deemed necessary in order to suppress and repel any NPA deeds. We are not letting our guards down as the NPA are still harassing the peaceful lives of the residences in the upland,” said 73IB Commander Lt Col Marion Angcao. (73IB)

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