Kalinaw News: Civilian tip leads to encounter, yields firearm and war materiel

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 20, 2021): Civilian tip leads to encounter, yields firearm and war materiel



CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental- One firearm was recovered during a clash between the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) and troops under 58th Infantry Dimalulupig Battalion this morning, January 20, 2021.

The said encounter happened at around 7:15 in the morning in the hinterlands of Barangay San Juan in Balingasag, while the troops responded to the information and complaint given by the poor farmers who are concerned about a group of CTGs who are unfairly claiming patches of their root crops and threatening them anew.

The firefight lasted for about 15 minutes and troops recovered one AR18 rifle, one long magazine for M16, four short magazine for M16, 50 rounds ammunition for M16, 15 rounds ammunition for AK47, two cellphones, one flash drive, assorted medical paraphernalia, and subversive documents.

Lieutenant Colonel Ricky L Canatoy, Commanding Officer of the 58th Infantry Battalion said that, “The encounter is a result of the continuous effort and active steps to thwart enemy activities. We call on the remaining members of CTGs to lay down their arms and live a peaceful and normal life, and to avoid unnecessary waste of life. However, the Army will not hesitate and is always ready to use its force against peace spoilers and other threat groups who will continue to use terrorism.”

Lt. Col. Canatoy also extends his warm gratitude to the residents for cooperating with the government.

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