Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 16, 2020): NPA Squad Leader Surrenders in Iligan
CAMP SANG-AN, ZAMBO SUR – An NPA Squad Leader surrendered to 4th Mechanized Battalion in Brgy. Rogongon, Iligan City, Monday, December 14,2020 around 6:00 in the morning.
“The said personality was identified as Ilan Talha Binongkasan, a.k.a. King, the squad leader of Squad Uno, Platoon Dos, Ace Company, Sub-Regional Committee 5, North Central Mindanao Regional Command,” WestMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. stated.
The former rebel was operating in the areas of Butuan City, Buenavista, Nasipit, and all parts of Agusan del Norte before and transferred to SRC 5, which is operating in hinterland boundaries of Iligan, Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon in year 2019.
The said personality also yielded his M16 Rifle and three (3) magazines with ammunition. The surrendered firearms are now in the custody of the 4Mechanized Battalion for safekeeping and documentation. Moreover, the CTG member is currently undergoing custodial debriefing.
According to 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Facundo Palafox IV, “the surrender of this rebel is a welcome development in our ongoing efforts in supporting the peace and development agenda of the government.”
“We also urge the surrendered rebel to cooperate with us in order to encourage his comrades to surrender and benefit the program of the government for FRs,” he added.
Meanwhile, 1st Infantry Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Generoso “Gene” Ponio, said, “Our efforts are relentless as we are tirelessly urging the remaining members of the Communist Terrorist Group and their supporters here in Western Mindanao to just lay down their arms, surrender, and return to the folds of the law. We will help you start a new life.”
He also expressed his confidence to the efforts and convergence of stakeholders involved of Task Force ELCAC and its way of addressing the insurgency in his area of responsibility.
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