CAMP GENERAL VICENTE LUKBAN, CATBALOGAN CITY (DWDD) – Elements from 78th Infantry “Warrior” Battalion encountered more or less 15 terrorist NPAs at Barangay Utanan, Hilongos, Leyte on December 22, 2017 at 3:10 in the afternoon.
In a report from Lt. Col. Danilo I. Dupiag, Commanding Officer of the 78th Infantry (Warrior) Battalion, his troops were conducting peace and security operations when they chanced upon the terrorist NPAs passing also in the area. A ten-minute firefight followed forcing the enemy to withdraw leaving behind several war materiels at the encounter site.
Among the items recovered were One M16 Rifle with Serial Number: RP189460, One M4 Rifle with Serial Number: 1010469, Three Unit Cellphones, subversive documents and personal belongings. There was no casualty on the government side while undetermined on the enemy.
Maj. Gen, Raul M. Farnacio, Commander, 8ID, expressed his appreciation to the operating troops of the 78IB for their dedication and commitment in safeguarding the communities against the terrorist NPAs. 8DPAO/MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/12/24/encounter-8id-recovers-2-high-powered-firearms-in-a-clash-with-terrorist-npas/
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