Kalinaw News: 10 former NPA supporters released, case acquitted

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 22, 2021): 10 former NPA supporters released, case acquitted



Advance Command Post, 27IB, Paquibato District, Davao City – The 27th Infantry “Action” Battalion in coordination with the City Government of Davao through Peace 911, Municipal Administrator, Sto Tomas, DDN, PNP Paquibato District, Brgy Officials of Barangays Malabog, Mapula, Paquibato Proper and Lumiad, and other government agencies of Davao City facilitated the release of 10 individuals who were alleged former NPA supporters with attempted murder case.

Through the concerted efforts of the different agencies of the government, the whereabouts of the 10 individuals were located and were informed of their case. Series of dialogue were conducted to ensure that these individuals shall not resist arrest but instead surrender themselves voluntarily assuring that the government will help them in their case. Hence, on 10 January, these individuals were peacefully turnover by LTC VICTORINO M SEÑO INF (GSC) PA, Commander, 27th Infantry Battalion to Davao City Police headed by PCOL KIRBY JOHN KRAFT and Focal Person of Peace 911, Miss Aileen Mabanding. While detained at Malabog PNP Station, the Focal Person of Peace 911, Miss Aileen Mabanding and Atty Elisa Evangelista-Lapiña in coordination with PNP Paquibato District led by PMAJ MARVIN HUGOS and 27th Infantry Battalion headed by LTC SEÑO provided the necessary assistance for the speedy resolution of the case.

On 19 January, the case was ordered dismissed for lack of evidence to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt which eventually cleared their names. Words are not enough to express their joy not only for the speedy resolution of the case but more importantly they were exonerated. Family members expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the local government of Davao City for the continuous support and help accorded them. One of the surrenderers said that “Nalipay mi kay natabangan mi sang Davao City kag sa 27IB, local officials, Peace 911 ug Atty Lapiña na ma clear ang amu-ang pangalan”.

Hon. Jeselito Areja, Barangay Chairman of Brgy. Malabog, PDDC congratulates the 10 personalities and thank them for cooperating with the government in submitting themselves until the case was closed. “We are thankful as well for this might not happen without the effort and help of our Army, PNP, LGUs and other government agencies” Chairman Areja said.

Meanwhile, LTC SEÑO reminds them to never involve again and be deceived by the NPA terrorist instead embrace the peace and help the government in maintaining the peace and order in their respective barangays. He also added that the NPA terrorist will only involve them in atrocities and abandon them when problem arises or eventually force them to join the terrorist organization.
The 10 individuals were released by Paquibato District PNP and happily received by their respective families. Indeed, cooperation works and it works well for the betterment of the community.

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