CAUAYAN, Negros Occidental – The Army’s 15th Infantry (Molave Warrior) Battalion and Philippine National Police Joint Law Enforcement Operation successfully neutralized a high-ranking NPA leader at Kilometer 109, Barangay Dancalan, Ilog, Negros Occidental on Monday, August 31, 2020.
The NPA leader was identified as Mitchel Fat alias “TM”, “EPI”, and “LAKAS” Squad Leader, Squad 1, SYP Platoon, CN2, KR-NCBS and a known High Value Individual (HVI) of Central Negros Front. He was the leader of the group behind the brutal killing of four Policemen in Ayungon, Negros Oriental last July 18, 2019.
He has three standing Warrants of Arrest with Criminal Case No. A2020-74-CRC, Criminal Case No. A2020-71-CRC and Criminal Case No. A2020-73-CRC issued by 7th RTC, Branch 75 of Bais City, Negros Oriental.
The government forces are serving the warrants when they were fired upon by the said suspect armed with Cal. 45 pistol which prompted the operating troops to retaliate. After which, the suspect was immediately transported to Lorenzo Zayco District Hospital in Kabankalan City for medical attention, however, he was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
Recovered from his possession are the following items: One Cal. 45 pistol with serial number 2170458 and with chamber load; One magazine of Cal. 45 pistol with four live ammos; Two fired cartridge case of Cal. 45 ammos; One Hammock; One sling bag; One inside holster; Two magazine pouch; One lower Battle Dress Attire; One upper marine uniform; One handheld radio with charger; One Nokia cellular phone; One brown wallet; Two boxes of Sterile Acupuncture needle; One sim card, and other subversive documents.
The neutralization of Alias Lakas” came after local populace in the area provided and tipped-off his presence and whereabouts.
Lieutenant Colonel Erwin Cariño Commanding officer of 15th Infantry (Molave Warrior) Battalion said that, “The neutralization of another Communist NPA Terrorist High Value Individual is another setback to the CPP-NPA-NDF terrorist in Negros Province. It also shows the unwavering support of the local populace in whom are already affected with the menace brought by these terrorist group.”
“The 15IB is steadfast in its mandate in defeating the terrorist in Negros Island and being a more relevant ground force committed to end Local Communist Armed Conflict in CHICKS area. We are optimistic that with the improved system of collaboration among the different government forces and agencies, we would continue to trample down the influence and terroristic activities of the communist-terrorist group in our communities,” Lt. Col. Carino added.
For his part, BGen. Noel Baluyan, Commander, 302nd Infantry Brigade, lauded the 15IB troops for neutralizing the said NPA leader and further directed the unit to sustain its anti-insurgency efforts. BGen. Baluyan likewise reiterated his call to the remaining members of the communist-terrorist group to return to the folds of the law to avoid death.
“You still have time to surrender. And, the best time to yield and start a new is now,” Baluyan emphasized.
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He has three standing Warrants of Arrest with Criminal Case No. A2020-74-CRC, Criminal Case No. A2020-71-CRC and Criminal Case No. A2020-73-CRC issued by 7th RTC, Branch 75 of Bais City, Negros Oriental.
The government forces are serving the warrants when they were fired upon by the said suspect armed with Cal. 45 pistol which prompted the operating troops to retaliate. After which, the suspect was immediately transported to Lorenzo Zayco District Hospital in Kabankalan City for medical attention, however, he was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
Recovered from his possession are the following items: One Cal. 45 pistol with serial number 2170458 and with chamber load; One magazine of Cal. 45 pistol with four live ammos; Two fired cartridge case of Cal. 45 ammos; One Hammock; One sling bag; One inside holster; Two magazine pouch; One lower Battle Dress Attire; One upper marine uniform; One handheld radio with charger; One Nokia cellular phone; One brown wallet; Two boxes of Sterile Acupuncture needle; One sim card, and other subversive documents.
The neutralization of Alias Lakas” came after local populace in the area provided and tipped-off his presence and whereabouts.
Lieutenant Colonel Erwin Cariño Commanding officer of 15th Infantry (Molave Warrior) Battalion said that, “The neutralization of another Communist NPA Terrorist High Value Individual is another setback to the CPP-NPA-NDF terrorist in Negros Province. It also shows the unwavering support of the local populace in whom are already affected with the menace brought by these terrorist group.”
“The 15IB is steadfast in its mandate in defeating the terrorist in Negros Island and being a more relevant ground force committed to end Local Communist Armed Conflict in CHICKS area. We are optimistic that with the improved system of collaboration among the different government forces and agencies, we would continue to trample down the influence and terroristic activities of the communist-terrorist group in our communities,” Lt. Col. Carino added.
For his part, BGen. Noel Baluyan, Commander, 302nd Infantry Brigade, lauded the 15IB troops for neutralizing the said NPA leader and further directed the unit to sustain its anti-insurgency efforts. BGen. Baluyan likewise reiterated his call to the remaining members of the communist-terrorist group to return to the folds of the law to avoid death.
“You still have time to surrender. And, the best time to yield and start a new is now,” Baluyan emphasized.
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