Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City- February 1, 2020
Three communist terrorists were neutralized in an encounter between the government troops and more or less 25 Communist NPA Terrorists at 8pm on January 31, 2020.
Amid the conduct of combat clearing operation, troops of the 37 Infantry Battalion encountered the CNTs from the Daguma Front, Far South Mindanao Regional Command under Commander a.k.a. Rayray in Sitio Sinuksok, Barangay Bugso, Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat.
Firefight ensued which lasted for 30 minutes after which enemies withdrew towards unknown direction.
“A pursuit operation is being conducted for the possible neutralization of the fleeing militants,” said Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, commander of JTF Central.
While scouring the encounter site, troops recovered 3 cadavers, 1 Caliber 45 pistol, 1 ICOM radio, 5 sacks of rice, and 1 medical kit.
“Our troops continuously operate to ensure the safety and security of the people and to free the communities from threats of terrorism,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
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