Kalinaw News: Army captures NPA rebel, seizes explosives in Borongan clash

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 18, 2021): Army captures NPA rebel, seizes explosives in Borongan clash



BORONGAN CITY, Eastern Samar – An NPA terrorist who was left behind by his fleeing comrades was captured after a 30-minute gun battle with the operating troops of 78th Infantry Battalion at Sitio Manaba, Brgy. Pinanag-an, Borongan City, Eastern Samar on January 17, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

A certain Bienvenido Abagancia, 65 years old and a resident of Brgy. Layo, Pinabacdao, Western Samar was captured. The operating troops at the encounter site also recovered four improvised explosive devices (IEDs), one improvised 7.62mm rifle, one locally-made cal.38 revolver, 16 short/long magazines for M-16 (336 ammunition), one M14 magazine (15 ammunition), three backpacks containing subversive documents and personal belongings.

The success of the operation was made possible because of the cooperation from the communities that are fed up with the lies and atrocities of the CNTs.
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The seizure of the explosives prevented a major catastrophe that might befall on innocent civilians and security forces conducting community support programs that will improve the lives of the populace in conflict-affected communities in Borongan City.

Lieutenant Colonel Oliver C. Alvior, Commanding Officer of 78th Infantry Battalion, lauded the troops for their successful operation and extended his gratitude to the locals in saving the lives of the soldiers, “Your Philippine Army will continue to use its military might against the armed group that threatens the peace and stability of Eastern Samar.”

Lieutenant Colonel Alvior renewed his appeal to the other members of the CNTs to surrender and return to the folds of the law and avail the government’s Balik Baril program intended for them.

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