Kalinaw News: NPA rebel killed, 2 captured in NegOcc clash

From the Kalinaw News Website (Jul 15, 2021): NPA rebel killed, 2 captured in NegOcc clash



SAGAY CITY, Negros Occidental —A Communist NPA terrorist was killed, while two others were captured by the troops of 79th Infantry ‘Masaligan’ Battalion during an encounter at Brgy Malasibog, Escalante City, Negros Occidental on July 15, 2021.

The troops were conducting security patrol after receiving a tip-off from the local residents about the presence of armed men in Brgy Malasibog when they were fired upon by undetermined number of CTG members which prompted the troops to retaliate.

The firefight lasted for 5 minutes resulting to the death of a CTG member identified as Wilson Yanog Jr y Enrolizo, a resident of Sitio Tinibiangan, Brgy Minapasuk, Calatrava, Negros Occidental and capture of two (2) CTG members identified as Joel Manguiran @ BAROY and Jessie Labisto.

While scouring the encounter site, the troops recovered one (1) cal. 45 pistol; one (1) 9mm pistol; nine (9) 9mm ammunitions; nine (9) cellular phones; backpacks with personal belongings and voluminous subversive documents with high intelligence value.

In a statement, Hon. Romulo Amacan, Brgy Captain of Brgy Malasibog said that he is grateful for the swift response by the men in uniform in addressing the insurgency problem in their village stating that these rebels were conducting extortion activities and keep sowing fear to the communities.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel J-jay T Javines, Commanding Officer of 79IB attributes the success of the operation to the support of the local populace and Local Government Units. Rest assured that your Philippine Army will be unrelenting in the pursuit of peace and development for the local populace in Northern Negros.

Lt.Col.Javines also called on the remaining members of the Communist Terrorists Group (CTGs) to lay down their arms peacefully, live a normal life with their families and avail the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).

“Armed struggle is not the key, but a big hindrance to attaining peace and development. Let us work together to build communities that are inhospitable to enemies of the state, free from fear, manipulation and exploitation by the CTGs” Javines added.”

The cadaver of the terrorist was turned over to the Escalante City Police Station along with the two captured individuals for proper documentation and disposition.

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