Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 26, 2020): 2 NPA couriers apprehended on Christmas Eve
CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – Two New People’s Army (NPA) couriers were apprehended by the troops of 58th Infantry “Dimalulupig” Battalion in the hinterlands of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental on December 25,2020.
The two apprehended were identified as Russel Cago, 31 years old and Richard Cago, both are residents of Barangay Mintabon, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental who facilitated food stuffs and other logistical requirements of Platoon Falcon, Subregional Committee 1 (SRC1), North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC).
The 58th IB conducted Focused Military Operations (FMO) following the tip and reports of the residents on the presence of the armed group. The troops were able to apprehend the two and seized on their possession one (1) hand grenade, three (3) detonating cords with blasting cap for anti-personnel mine, Medical paraphernalia, Personal belongings, and subversive documents.
Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Ricky L Canatoy, the Commanding Officer of 58th IB said, “We wish to celebrate Christmas with peace and encourage the remaining members of the NPA to lay down their arms and live peacefully. However, for those who continue to spoil the peace, we will continue to use force to protect the people.”
“We call on the peace loving Misamisnon to once and for all help the government in our quest to End Local Communist Armed Conflict by not supporting the NPA of any means to keep the pressure for the much better possibility of having these remaining NPAs consider surrendering so the LGUs and partner agencies, could help them towards a better chance in life.” Lt. Col. Canatoy added.
The two apprehended personalities were turned over to Talisayan Municipal Police Station for proper disposition and filing of cases.
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