Kalinaw News: Former Rebel revelation yields to discovery of NPA arms cache in North Cotabato

From Kalinaw News (Jun 23, 2021): Former Rebel revelation yields to discovery of NPA arms cache in North Cotabato

MAKILALA, COTABATO – Through the help of former rebels, the 39th Infantry (Smash’em) Battalion troopers discovered firearms (FAs) and assorted medical items at Sitio Lacobe, Brgy. Malabuan, Makilala, North Cotabato on June 22, 2021.

Among the discovered items from the area were: Two (2) M16 Rifles; Two (2) AK-47 Rifles; Six (6) Magazines; Five (5) AK-47 Ammunition; One (1) Cignus Radio; One (1) Combat Pack; 50 meters Electric Wire and assorted medical items.

Accordingly, these items were buried by members of the New People’s Army (NPA) under the remaining forces of Local Guerrilla Unit, Guerilla Front ALIP of Far South Mindanao Region.

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

“This is a clear manifestation of full trust and confidence of the Former Rebels (FRs) to the 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,” Lt. Col. Carandang said.

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

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