From Kalinaw News (May 5, 2023): 1 NPA killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Himamaylan clash
CAMP GERONA, Murcia, Negros Occidental – One (1) unidentified NPA Terrorist member was killed while two (2) soldiers were wounded and firearms were seized after an encounter transpired between the government forces of 94IB and members of CPP-NPA-Terrorists (CNTs) at Sitio Ulo-Tuburan, Brgy Buenavista, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on May 03, 2023 (Wednesday).
Troops of the 94th Infantry Battalion under the leadership of Lt Colonel Van Donald Almonte, Battalion Commander responded to the reports of the locals regarding the presence of Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) who are roaming around and extorting in the areas of Brgy Hilamonan, Kabankalan City and Brgy Buenavista of Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on May 03, 2023 (Wednesday).
Accordingly, more or less 15 Communists NPA Terrorists from SDG Platoon of Central Negros 2, Komiteng Rehiyon – Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor (KR-NCBS) were encountered by the troops and the firefight lasted for about 20 minutes and enemy scampered in different directions leaving behind their dead comrade at the encounter site.Troops were able to seized the following war materials: One (1) M653 5.56mm rifle, 1 short M16 magazine, 6 rounds 5.56 live ammunitions, 1 M14 magazine, 3 rounds 7.62mm live ammunitions, 7 rounds cal.38 live ammunitions, 4 rounds 12 gauged shotgun live ammunitions, 1 backpack, 1 combat boot, 3 tumblers, 1 canteen water, assorted medicines, assorted foodstuffs, personal belongings and subversive documents.
CDRRMO of Himamaylan City together with PNP facilitated the retrieval of the cadaver of the NPA members for further identification and was brought to nearest funeral home.
Meanwhile, Brigadier General Orlando D Edralin, 303rd Infantry (Brown Eagle) Brigade Commander lauded the efforts of the 94IB troopers for their prompt action to the reported presence of the armed group and prevented them from conducting atrocities against the local residents in the area. He also commended the vigilance of the local populace in helping and giving the troops accurate and significant information indicating their concern for the peace and order of their community. “The local populace of Brgy Buenavista’s cooperation with our troops manifests their genuine desire for a CPP-NPA-free community. With the locals’ overwhelming support, we are confident that a peaceful and progressive Negros Island can be achieved,” BGen Edralin added.
The 303rd Brigade Commander also called on the remaining NPAs to surrender with their firearms and avail the goverment reintegration program like E-CLIP for them to start a new and normal life with their families.
CDRRMO of Himamaylan City together with PNP facilitated the retrieval of the cadaver of the NPA members for further identification and was brought to nearest funeral home.
Meanwhile, Brigadier General Orlando D Edralin, 303rd Infantry (Brown Eagle) Brigade Commander lauded the efforts of the 94IB troopers for their prompt action to the reported presence of the armed group and prevented them from conducting atrocities against the local residents in the area. He also commended the vigilance of the local populace in helping and giving the troops accurate and significant information indicating their concern for the peace and order of their community. “The local populace of Brgy Buenavista’s cooperation with our troops manifests their genuine desire for a CPP-NPA-free community. With the locals’ overwhelming support, we are confident that a peaceful and progressive Negros Island can be achieved,” BGen Edralin added.
The 303rd Brigade Commander also called on the remaining NPAs to surrender with their firearms and avail the goverment reintegration program like E-CLIP for them to start a new and normal life with their families.
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https://www.kalinawnews.com/one-1-npa-killed-2-soldiers-wounded-in-himamaylan-clash/
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