Kalinaw News: Former Rebels revelation yields to the discovery of NPA arms and IEDs cache in North Cotabato

From Kalinaw News (May 31, 2021): Former Rebels revelation yields to the discovery of NPA arms and IEDs cache in North Cotabato

MAKILALA, COTABATO – Through the help of former rebels, the 39th Infantry (Smash’em) Battalion troopers discovered firearms (FAs) and improvised explosive devices (IED) cache at Sitio Sagpangon, Brgy. Biangan, Makilala, North Cotabato on May 30, 2021.

Among the discovered items from the area were: Three (3) M16AI Rifles with serial numbers: 4633505, RP183845, and L493487; Three (3) IEDs: Two (2) dual-purpose and one (1) directional C-type landmine; and 138 pieces of 7.62mm ammunition.

Accordingly, these items were buried by members of the New People’s Army (NPA) under the remaining joined forces of Pulang Bagani Command (PBC) (Dismantled Guerilla Front 51) and Sub-Regional Command 3 of the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee.

Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey M. Carandang, Commanding Officer of 39IB commended the troops for the successful operation and recognized the effort of the former rebel who led to the discovery of the arms cache.

“This is a manifestation of former rebels’ (FRs) trust and confidence in our government troops. Now, FRs are realizing the truth that there is nothing to gain in their 52 years of armed struggle. Likewise, this significant accomplishment further solidified FRs’ intentions to return to the folds of the law and live a harmonious and peaceful life with their families,” Lieutenant Colonel Carandang said.

The recovered high-powered firearms and IEDs were brought to the Battalion Headquarters in Brgy. Poblacion, Makilala, North Cotabato for proper disposition.



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