Kalinaw News: NPA fighter killed following a clash with Army in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

From Kalinaw News (May 27, 2021): NPA fighter killed following a clash with Army in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental



CAMP PERALTA, Jamindan, Capiz – CPP-NPA Terrorist fighter killed in an encounter with the troops of 94th Infantry Battalion in the vicinity of Sitio Bugo, Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on May 26, 2021.

The encounter happened at about 3:30PM while the troops were conducting combat operations in response to the reports of the civilian populace on the presence of more or less seven armed NPAs in the area. The firefight ensued for about ten minutes. The enemies immediately withdrew towards Cabadiangan creek.

No casualty on the government side. Aside from the dead body of a communist-terrorist, the troops also seized from the encounter site one (1) M1 Carbine Rifle, two (2) Caliber .357 pistols, and personal belongings. Major General Eric Vinoya, Commander, 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division, attributed another successful military operation to the strong will of the peace-loving people, local government units, and local officials in protecting their community from the communist terrorists.

“The LGUs with the support of the local populace are now taking the lead in safeguarding their communities from the barbarities of these NPA. They are very cooperative with our soldiers, for they are longing for peaceful Negros. As such their Army will be relentless in pursuing these terrorists until the genuine peace is achieved and the development is progressing for the good of each and every Negrense.” Maj. Gen. Vinoya said. Furthermore, Lieutenant General Roberto Ancan, Commander, AFP Central Command, congratulated the 94IB for the successful operation that prevented the communist-terrorist from harming the civilians. He also thanked the local populace, LGUs, and stakeholders for the overwhelming support to the soldiers that led to the said victory.

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