Kalinaw News: 3 high-powered firearms recovered in a clash in Butuan City

From Kalinaw News (May 5, 2023): 3 high-powered firearms recovered in a clash in Butuan City

CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte- three (3) high-powered firearms were recovered in an exchange of fires between communist terrorist group (CTG) and the troops of the 29th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion, Philippine Army at the vicinity of So Tubuhon, Brgy Bugsukan, Butuan City on May 3, 2023.

Prior to the said encounter, the unit received several tips from concerned citizens of So. Mandalayag, Brgy Pianing, Butuan City and displeased local residents from the neighboring areas regarding the presence of the CTG in the barangay who were extorting foodstuff and demanding all kinds of supplies. Reportedly, the residents of the barangay can no longer withstand the danger that the CTGs are subjecting them.

Acting on the information, the troops conducted combat operations that resulted to the encounter against more or less ten (10) CTG members of Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda 21C, Weakened Guerilla Front21, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC). After exchange of fires that lasted for 40 minutes, the troops recovered two (2) AK47 Rifles, one (1) M16A1 Rifle, assorted ammunition, foodstuff and subversive documents with high intelligence value that were left by the fleeing CTG.

According to LtCol Cresencio Gargar, Commanding Officer of 29IB, “We launched the combat operations in swift response to the information given by concerned civilians and residents to us. Rest assured that we will intensify our pursuit operations to chase down the fleeing CTG who scampered in different directions. I call on the members of the CPP-NPA to lay down your arms and surrender peacefully for the sake of your families. The only remaining option for you now is to return to the folds of the law and mainstream society to live a peaceful and normal life. We will perform our mandate in eradicating terrorist groups to maintain peace and order and foster development in Agusan del Norte.”

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