CAMP MONTECLARO, Miagao, Iloilo – The Army’s 61st Infantry (Hunter) Battalion while conducting combat operation in Brgy Curocuan, Igbaras, Iloilo encountered more or less 10 NPA terrorists at 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, June 06, 2020.
The combat operation was prompted after receiving reports from concerned civilians of the presence of NPA terrorists roaming in the area and have plans to conduct sabotage operations targetting the equipment and facilities of Century Peak Energy Corporation (CPEC) based in Igbaras, Iloilo. The terrorists are believed to be members of Southern Front, KR-Panay led by Melgar BESMANOS @ MAR who are known to be notorious in extortion activities and killings of innocent civilians.
Ltc Joel Benedict G Batara, Commanding Officer 61IB applauded the vigilance of the civilian populace and boldness of operating troops which resulted to the recovery of one (1) M16 Rifle, various ammunitions and magazines, one (1) bandolier , one (1) NPA Flag, medical supplies, food packs, assorted propaganda materials and other personal items. There was no casualty on government troops while a number wounded terrorists as evident in the blood marks that was seen in their withrawal route.
“These NPA terrorists were already declared Persona Non Grata by the people of Igbaras because of their attrocities which hamper peace and development. They can freely roam around this area and its neighboring towns only if they surrender and go back to the folds of the law”, Batara said.
Meanwhile, Col Marion R Sison, Commander 301st Infantry (Bayanihan) Brigade said “Let us continue to safeguard our communities, our homes, and our children from the communist virus, the real virus of the society.
The Bayanihan Troopers are grateful for the trust and for the vital information given by the populace in Igbaras. Their support is a clear manifestation of their opposition to the deceptions of the Communist NPA terrorists.
Also, I am proud of the performance of the 61IB who continue to showcase a high level of professionalism in the performance of their duties, despite having been away from their own families.
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