Tuesday, January 23, 2018

One more NPA rebel surrenders

From the Mindanao Times (Jan 24): One more NPA rebel surrenders

ANOTHER NPA rebel surrendered to the 30th Infantry Battalion at its headquarters in Sta. Cruz, Placer, Surigao del Norte on Monday, Jan. 23.
 
2Lt. Jonel Castillo, the civil- military Operations (CMO) officer of 30th IB, identified the returnee as alias Ted, 22, a native of Surigao del Norte and served under the NPA Guerilla Front 16 who brought his M16 rifle and several bullets.

“The NPA fails to fulfill its promises, continues punishment on the poor … (and conducts) unending extortion,” Castillo said, quoting the rebel returnee.

A total of two NPA returnees surrendered to the 30IB since the start of the year 2018.

On Sunday, alias Jun also surrendered to the 30th IB who brought along his AK47 rifle and several ammo.
 
“There are many benefits from our government awaiting our returnees. At this moment, they should realize how we want peace for them,” he said.

Lt. Col. Allen Thomas, the battalion commander, said that the surrender of the two communist guerrillas only proves that many of them are keen on going back home to their families, and live peaceful lives.
 
“Once again, to those who are still with the terrorist organization, it is not yet late. The government is open to your return,” he said. “Assistance is waiting if you choose to embrace a peaceful life with your families.”
 

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