Posted to Kalinaw News (Aug 19, 2020): Surigaonons condemn NPAs over the killing of a Police Officer
PLACER, Surigao del Norte – The 901st Infantry (Fight’Em) Brigade joins the people Surigao in condemning the Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) following the heartless murder of a police personnel, Monday morning, August 18.
The victim was positively identified as PSsg Restie Dandan, 42, married, and a resident of Sison, and currently assigned to the Police Station in his hometown.
It can be recalled that around 8:45 in the morning last July 31, 2020, PSsg Dandan, was flagged down and forcibly kidnapped by Communist NPA Terrorists in Purok 1, Barangay San Isidro, Sison while on his way to the Police Station. The victim was held 18 days in captivity by the members of Guerilla Front 16 under Rolando Leyson Jr before his lifeless body was found in Sitio Napo, Barangay Matinao, Mainit of Surigao del Norte.
Based on the initial examination, it was revealed that the victim suffered at least three gunshot wounds from still bein identified caliber before he was left dead in the said place
In the statement, Col. George L Banzon, Commander of 901st Brigade, he said that the people of Surigao especially the hopeful family of PSsg Dandan were deeply saddened by a bad news after it was confirmed that their beloved had been brutally murdered by Communist NPA Terrorists.
The Brigade Commander stressed that the kidnapping-slay committed by the Communist NPA Terrorists was a clear evidence of their desperate move wherein they target off-duty uniformed personnel who do not have the capacity to defend themselves. He further said they are already showing their true colors as terrorists and as human right violators.
“This is another blatant disrespect of human rights and clear violation of International Humanitarian Law which add to the long list of atrocities they committed against our countrymen, in this particular case, against the Surigaonons. The crime they committed was barbaric and unacceptable in a civilized society”, he said.
On the other hand, Col. Banzon urged his fellow Surigaonons to denounce the communist terrorists, for they are primary source of chaos and peace spoilers in their province. He also expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the victim and gave the assurance that they will continue to pursue the perpetrators so that justice will be served.
“We offer our sincerest sympathies and condolences to the family of late PSsg Dandan. This will not stop here, our unit, in coordination with the PNP, will continue to pursue the perpetrators so that justice will be served to the victim. It is just a matter of time, these terrorists will fall to the long arm of law and we will make them accountable for this crime”, he added.
As to this press time, appropriate criminal charges against the Communist Terrorist Group under the International Humanitarian Law Act and the Revised Penal Code are being prepared.
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