IPPO condemns CPP-NPA's landmine attack in Iloilo town

From the Philippine Information Agency (Dec 18, 2020): IPPO condemns CPP-NPA's landmine attack in Iloilo town (By Lilibeth A. French)

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 18 (PIA) - - The Iloilo Police Provincial Office is enraged by the latest atrocity perpetrated by the members of local communist terrorists against the Philippine National Police personnel in Barangay Balicuan, Tubungan town at around 2:45 P.M. on December 17.

In a statement released today, December 18, IPPO said the terroristic act is a blatant insult not only to the desire of the Ilonggos for a peaceful celebration of the Holiday season, but also a clear manifestation of the continued defiance of the NPAs to the government's call for real and lasting peace.

According to the IPPO, the treachery of the NPA in an attempt to harm the government forces and its properties gives a strong reason for the Ilonggos to declare these terrorists as persona non grata.

“And the Iloilo police force will not rest in running after these terrorists who for decades are known only for sowing terror and deceiving the people,”said IPPO.

It added “Truly, nothing is clearer than this atrocity that the NPA remains a hindrance to realizing lasting peace and progress in the province of Iloilo.”

On the other hand, in a separate statement issued, the Police Regional Office 6 condemned the said landmine attack of the CPP-NPA.

PRO 6 said their violent act simply shows the real character of the CPP-NPA which intends to destroy the peace and order, create havoc and spread terror in the town of Tubungan.

It further condemned the use of landmine, an improvised explosive, to attack its personnel which is a clear indication that the CPP-NPA has no respect for human rights and never bothers if they would injure civilians living near the area.

The use of landmine is prohibited under the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (or Mine Ban Convention), adopted in 1997.

Police Regional Office 6 assured that it will remain vigilant against enemy attacks and will continue to hunt down CPP-NPAs who are hiding and using the communities as their shield to evade the authorities. (IPPO/PRO6/JSC/laf/PIA6 Iloilo/Photo courtesy of IPPO)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1062085