Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Rifle cache hidden near creek found by soldiers

From the Mindanao Times (Oct 23): Rifle cache hidden near creek found by soldiers

Another four-high powered firearms, assorted medical paraphernalia, and a Communist flag were discovered by troops of 39th Infantry Battalion in Sitio Sarimoro, Barangay Coronon, Sta Cruz, Davao del Sur around 2 p.m. on Monday.

Lt. Col. Rhojun Rosales, the commander of 39th Infantry Battalion, said the arms cache was discovered by a team on a combat patrol.

"Concerned citizens again provided information to the troops that led to the discovery of the cache at the creek line in Sitio Sarimoro," Rosales said.

"The successive discoveries of arms cache indicated that the communist-terrorist NPA’s firepower and strength are decreasing," he said, adding that the 12 hidden firearms found since last week were an indication that they don't have enough NPA fighters to carry them.

The battalion commander encouraged all citizens to do their part in securing peace and sustainable development particularly in the provinces of Cotabato, Davao Del Sur, and Sultan Kudarat.

Meanwhile, Brig, Gen. Roberto T. Ancan, 1002nd Infantry Brigade commander, expressed his appreciation to the concerned citizens who continually provide information to the government troops.

“We are one in our quest for peace and development in Davao del Sur," Ancan said.

Maj. Gen. Noel S. Clement, commander of the 10th Infantry Division, commended the troops under his command as he encouraged the people to work hand-in-hand with the 10th ID to attain long and lasting peace.

"The NPAs also have families to care about so I urged them to surrender and live peacefully with their loved ones, especially that Christmas is coming," Clement said.

“The discovery of NPA firearms is an indication of their desperate and lost armed struggle,” he added.
 

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