From the Philippine Information Agency (Aug 14, 2019): 1 NPA dead, 2 firearms recovered in Agusan del Norte encounter (By 29IB Philippine Army)
CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Aug. 14 -- A New Peoples Army (NPA) terrorist was killed and two high-powered firearms were recovered by the troops of the 29th Infantry “Matatag” Battalion (29IB) under the direction of 402nd Infantry “Stingers” Brigade in a series of encounters in the uninhabited hinterlands of Hilong-hilong Complex, Barangay Mahaba, this city from August 1-10, 2019.
The said group of terrorists numbering more or less 30 NPAs are believed to be members of Sentro De Gravidad (SDG) 21, Guerilla Front Committee (GFC) 21 of North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) under the leadership of Winston Anob alias Dongkoy.
The encounter transpired on August 1-2, 2019 while the troops were conducting combat operations upon receiving information from the local populace regarding the presence of armed men in the area.
The firefight lasted for about 40 minutes which resulted in the death of one unidentified NPA and the recovery of one AK47 rifle, one M4 rifle, two bandoliers, four M16 magazines, two AK magazines, 80 rounds 5.56mm ammunition, 60 rounds 7.62 ammunition, a hideout that can accommodate more or less 50 NPA members and various food supplies.
Meanwhile, a Matatag trooper was also wounded-in-action (WIA) with a gunshot wound on the left portion of his chest. He has been evacuated to Camp Evangelista Station Hospital in Patag, Cagayan de Oro City for treatment. (29IB Philippine Army/PIA Agusan del Norte)
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