Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 26, 2020): Government Troops Nab 2-NPA Leaders, Prevent Possible Atrocities on Christmas Day in Sorsogon
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur-Two ranking leaders of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) were arrested after being found in possession of firearm, explosives and terroristic propaganda materials in Barangay Lalud, Bulusan town in Sorsogon province, Friday, December 25.
According to the report, at around 5:30 in the morning, joint elements of 31st Infantry Battalion (31IB) and PNP, Sorsogon while conducting combat operation along the aforesaid Barangay saw an armed CTG member identified as Winefredo Guyala Griego AKA Adax/Lolo, the second in rank of Platoon 2, Larangan 2 (L2), Komiteng Probinsya 3 (KP3) of Bicol Regional Party Committee (BRPC) but was able to flee together with two communist NPA terrorists.
Within the proximity were two suspicious-looking women located, this prompted the troops to make a brief questioning. Spotting an improvised shotgun inside the house where the two were allegedly residing, the troops then decided to arrest them and do further clearing, which resulted in the seizure of anti-personnel mines, one improvised shotgun, blasting cap, detonator, at least 100-meter wire, hand grenade, two improvised hand grenade, three backpacks with personal belongings, medical equipment and several terrorists’ propaganda materials.
Investigation revealed that one of the women is Griego’s party wife, Enriquita Guelas AKA Cora/Corazon Escandor who is at the same time the L2, KP3’s Secretary while the other one is Elizabeth Estilon AKA Lanie, their medical staff.
Former rebels on the other hand, confirmed the identification of the two and their involvement in the CTG organization.
It was also learned that Griego, Guelas, Estilon and other members of L2, KP3 went into hiding after the armed encounter against the 22nd Infantry Battalion (22IB) last November 23 in Irosin town where one of their comrades was killed and one (1) M16 rifle was captured.
Since Griego is still on the run, Lt. Col. Eric Culvera, Battalion Commander of 31IB directed his troops to remain in close coordination with the PNP for his immediate arrest.
Meanwhile, Joint Task Force Bicolandia (JTFB) under MGEN HENRY A ROBINSON JR PA stressed that with the absence of Suspension of Military Operations (SOMO) this holiday season, the military has strengthened the security measures being laid down in the region to stop the CTG from hurling any treacherous and terroristic acts.
“The arrest of these ranking leaders will cripple the CTG even more knowing how significant their roles are in the movement. Nahadlangan din natin ang posibleng atrocities na pwede nilang gawin. Indikasyon nito ang mga anti-personnel mines na nakuha sa kanila na maaari nilang gamitin against our government troops. Ito na ang sinasabi natin sa mga natitirang miyembro ng teroristang grupong ito, mas mainam kung kayo ay susuko na lamang at makipagtulungan sa gobyerno na tapusin ang armadong tunggalian dahil matutulungan pa namin kayong makapagbagong-buhay. You are fighting a lost cause. Thus, you are only wasting your time, your energy and your life in this battle that you can never win. Itong dalawang ‘to, kung sumuko na sila noon pa, hindi sana sila nagpaskong nakaposas. Weigh your decisions properly. Magbalik-loob na kayo, ngayon na,” MGen. Robinson said.
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