Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Kalinaw News: War Materiels Recovered as Army Hit NPAs in Agusan del Norte

Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 19, 2019): War Materiels Recovered as Army Hit NPAs in Agusan del Norte





BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte, September 16 – Troops of 23rd Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion recovered two high powered firearms and NPA personal belongings after the series of encounter in the hinterlands of Barangay Sangay, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte from September 15-16, 2019.

The encounter transpired while the troops were responding to the information from the local populace regarding the presence of armed men in the area. The series of firefight resulted in the recovery of the following items:

• two (2) M1 Garand rifle
• one (1) Magazine of AK47
• twenty (20) rounds of 7.62mm M14 (serviceable)
• three (3) clips of Garand loaded with twenty-four rounds
• one (1) Cellular Phone
• two (2) clips of Cal 30, M1 Garand
• two (2) civilian bag with assorted clothing.

The said group of terrorists are believed to be members of SYP SIKOP, GFC 4A, NCMRC under unknown leader.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Francisco L Molina Jr, Commanding Officer, 23IB expressed his gratitude to the concerned citizens of Barangay Sangay, Buenavista ADN for their cooperation and for providing timely and positive information about the presence of CNTs in the area.

“Through the help of the residents and the commitment of the troops to the mandated task in serving the people and securing the land, we prevented again the senseless CNTs from conducting extortion, recruitment and manipulation to the vulnerable residents. Let us continue our partnership to finally End Local Communist Armed Conflict in our area and create a peaceful environment. We will never get tired of pursuing the enemies.”

“To the remaining members of CNTs, now is the right time to go back to the folds of the law. Don’t waste your life being victimized by their false ideologies. Stand for what is right and open your eyes for the truth. Go back to the government and contribute in maintaining peace in our area” -Lieutenant Colonel Molina Jr added.




23rd Infantry Battalion Philippine Army
1LT ROEL T MAGLALANG
CMO Officer, 23IB, 4ID, PA
Mobile Nr. 09171440972
Facebook Page: 23rd Infantry Battalion @ TeamMasigasig23
http://m.me/TeamMasigasig23

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