From Kalinaw News (Jun 22, 2021): NPA-SPARU extortionist neutralized in a clash by Masaligan Battalion in Negros Occidental
SAGAY CITY, Negros Occidental — A member of the Special Partisan Unit (SPARU) was killed by the operating troops of 79th Infantry ‘Masaligan’ Battalion (79IB)at an encounter at Sitio Icugan, Brgy Minapasuk, Calatrava, Negros Occidental on June 22, 2021.
The troops conducted security operations at Brgy Minapasuk after receiving reports from concerned civilians about the presence of Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) who are conducting wide extortion activities in the area when undetermined number of CTG members fired upon them prompting the troops to return fire.
The firefight lasted for about five minutes forcing the enemy to scamper towards different directions leaving their dead comrade behind.
Seized from encounter site were one (1) caliber 45, one (1) revolver 38, and subversive documents.
No reported casualty from the government troops while undetermined number of CPP-NPA Terrorists were believed to be wounded due to bloodstains seen along the rebels’ route of withdrawal.
Hon. Johnny Guilot, Brgy. Captain of Minapasuk identified the fatality to be Jhonrey Pahayahay, a member of Special Partisan Unit (SPARU) of Northern Negros Front, Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros.
Jhonrey Pahayahay, AKA Kanoy, 41 yrs old, resident of Sitio Icugan, Brgy Minapasuk, Calatrava is the brother of Junrel Pahayahay AKA Katong, also an NPA member seized by 62nd Infantry Battalion last 2009.
According to Brgy Minapasuk officials, the said personality was a member of SPARU is also a member of Pahayahay Group, a lawless group conducting illegal activities (gun for hire, robbery, hold-ups etc.) in the hinterlands of Calatrava, Cadiz City and Sagay City.
The said NPA SPARU personality was reported by the residents carrying firearms all the time to extort money from the people in the area.
As per statement of Hon Geson Balansag, Brgy Peace and Order of Brgy Minapasuk, there were NPA members who harbored near the house of Alias Kanor three (3) weeks ago.
This information was also confirmed by Hon Johnny Guilot, Brgy Captain of Brgy Minapasuk that subject person was backed by CTGs in the area in his illegal activities.
According to Brgy Captain Guilot, Pahayahay has been reportedly recruiting members to join his group while conducting extortion activities, sowing fear to the local populace.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel J-jay T Javines, Commander, 79IB appreciated the valuable information from the residents about the presence of armed elements which prompted the troops to respond to the call of the people to preserve the peace in the community.
“The cooperation of the residents clearly shows their desire to completely eradicate the communist insurgency in their communities. They are already fed up. That is why we will not also put our guards down and allow these terrorists to continue to sow fear to the local populace, we need to work together to build communities that are inhospitable to enemies of the state, free from fear, of being used and exploited by CTGs.”
Lt. Col. Javines also called on the remaining Communist-NPA-Terrorists (CNTs) to lay down their arms peacefully and encourage them to avail the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), and live a normal life with their families.
Moreover, Calatrava Mayor Marilyn A. Era in a statement lauded the Philippine Army for its commitment and dedication on ensuring the safety of the people and for the quick response to the reports of the residents.
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