Sunday, March 7, 2021

11 former, active NPA members surrender in Nueva Ecija

From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 4, 2021): 11 former, active NPA members surrender in Nueva Ecija (By Gabriela Liana Barela)

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 4 (PIA) -- A total of 11 former and members of New People’s Army (NPA) voluntarily surrendered to authorities in Nueva Ecija.

Surrenderers also turned in with them three pieces 0.38 caliber revolvers, one piece 12 gauge shotgun, and six pieces 0.38 caliber live ammunition.

Police Regional Director PBGen. Valeriano De Leon said the continuous surrender of active and former members of NPA leaves a big impact in their campaign against local armed conflict.

 

A total of 11 former and active New People’s Army members surrender to authorities in Nueva Ecija. (Police Regional Office 3)

"It only goes to show that we are serious in our campaign and it is also high time for them to return to the folds of the law," De Leon noted.

Returnees are assured of security and benefits through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program.

These include livelihood assistance, legal assistance, and weapon remuneration among others. (CLJD/GLSB-PIA 3)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1068579

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