Five hurt in NPA attack in Samar

From the Manila Bulletin (Oct 8, 2020): Five hurt in NPA attack in Samar (By Marie Tonette Marticio)

Five persons, including two teachers and a policeman, were hurt in an ambush attack by alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) on Wednesday in Pinabacdao, Samar.

The victims onboard a white passenger van were identified as Reynaldo Calipis, 51, driver; Elma Geli, 58; teachers Erixon Gacumo, 33, and Realy Del Rio, 22; all residents of Villareal, Samar.

Personnel of Pinabacdao Municipal Police Station onboard their patrol vehicle, were identified as PCpl Paul Hadlong, 34; PSSG Crisistomo Mabansag, 51; PCpl Reymart Romero, 30; and Patrolman Ace Denver Aharuddin, 24 .

Initial investigation disclosed that two roadside bombs exploded while the PNP patrol car and the white passenger van were traversing Maharlika Highway, in the vicinity of Brgy. Tagbayaon towards Catbalogan City at around 8 A.M.

Aharuddin suffered three gunshots and is reported to be in a stable condition.

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