Kalinaw News: 1 NPA combatant killed, 1 captured and HPAFs seized in Malitbog clash

Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 29, 2020): 1 NPA combatant killed, 1 captured and HPAFs seized in Malitbog clash

CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental- One (1) New People’s Army (NPA) combatant was killed, one (1) was captured and firearms were seized during a clash with the government troops under 58th Infantry “Dimalulupig” Battalion this morning, December 29, 2020.

The said encounter happened at around 0600H in the hinterland of Brgy Silo-o, Malitbog, Bukidnon while the government troops were checking on the presence of the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) in the said area. This resulted to 1 dead and 1 captured member of NPA. The killed NPA is identified as Leonido Pacheco alias Macdong, member of Special Partisan Unit (SPARU) of the Sub-Regional Committee 1 (SRC1).

Moreover, while conducting a clearing operation, the government troops were able to capture a wounded NPA combatant who was abandoned by his comrades. He was identified as Aman Bilayong alias Neri, a member of Platoon Ryan, Motorola, SRC1), Northern Central Mindanao Region Command (NCMRC). Also, seized from the encounter site were two (2) M16 rifles, one (1) KG-9, magazines,ammunition and subversive documents.

The said encounter is a result of the continuous effort and proactive measures of the government to thwart any activities of the NPA in different communities during this Christmas season.

Meanwhile, Hon. Osmundo dela Rosa, Municipal Mayor of Malitbog expressed his gratitude to the government troops for their continuous efforts in ending local communist armed conflict and for the protection provided to his constituents against the terrorists. However, he was saddened by the death of one of our brothers who fought for the false ideologies of the NPAs.

Also, Hon. Dela Rosa encouraged the remaining members of the NPA to return to the folds of the law. “Isip amahan sa lungsod, andam ang atong gobyerno sa pagtabang bisan ginamay nga ayuda ngadto sa atong mga amigo sa pikas nga mobalik sa sabakan sa atong gobyerno.”

On the other hand, Lieutenant Colonel Ricky L Canatoy, Commanding Officer of 58IB expressed his condolence to the bereaved family of the killed NPA. “Our deepest sympathy to the family of the killed NPA who is just a victim of the CTG’s deception and lies,” Lt. Col. Canatoy said.

“This encounter will serve as a lesson to the members of the CTGs that we will not put our guards down and allow the terrorists to sow fear in the communities. However, we still call on the remaining members of the NPA to lay down their arms and return to the folds of the law,” Lt. Col. Canatoy added.

The wounded soldier and NPA were immediately provided with first aid and were later brought to the Camp Evangelista Station Hospital for further treatment.

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