Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 18, 2023): 12IB Foils NPA Terrorist’s Extortion Activity in Dumalag, Capiz
CAMP PERALTA, Jamindan, Capiz – The Army’s 12th Infantry (Lick ‘Em) Battalion prevented the extortion activities of the CPP-NPA Terrorists in the hinterlands of Barangay Duran, Dumalag, Capiz, on Friday morning, February 17, 2023.
Acting to the concerned residents’ tip-off about the armed group’s presence, joint elements of the 12IB and the PNP immediately conducted a security patrol.
Upon reaching the area, the troops encountered more or less five (5) fully-armed members of the CPP-NPA Terrorist believed to be members of Central Front.
The firefight lasted for about five (5) minutes. After which, the enemies scampered towards the southeast direction.
The troops seized one (1) homemade 12 gauge shotgun, one (1) cal .45 pistol, two (2) anti-personnel mines with detonator switches, one (1) hand grenade, five (5) magazines for M16 rifle, two (2) magazines for .45 cal pistol, assorted live ammunition, personal belongings, assorted medicine and subversive documents.
Heavy bloodstains were also visible in the withdrawal route, which indicates that there are still members of CNTs who suffered severe wounds while there was no casualty on the government side.
In his message, LTGEN BENEDICT M AREVALO, Visayas Command and 3ID Commander commended the troops for preventing the CPP-NPA’s extortion activity and the recovery of war materials.
He also acknowledged civilians’ coordination with the authorities as one factor that foiled the CPP-NPA’s efforts.
“The residents’ vigilance in providing the soldiers reliable information on the whereabouts and activities of the CPP-NPA terrorists is exceedingly helpful to our anti-insurgency effort in the area. Their fervent desire for a CPP-NPA free community drives us to employ legitimate military force against these communist terrorists to stop them from threatening our people’s safety and well-being,” he added.
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