Monday, June 19, 2023

EASTMINCOM: 1 Female NPA killed, 2 High-Powered firearms seized in MisOr clash

Posted to the Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Jun 20, 2023): 1 Female NPA killed, 2 High-Powered firearms seized in MisOr clash

58th Infantry "Dimalulupig" Battalion, Philippine Army
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CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental - A female member of the CPP-NPA was killed and two (2) high-powered firearms were seized after an encounter between the troops of 58th Infantry (Dimalulupig) Battalion and Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) at Brgy Minalwang, Claveria, Misamis Oriental on Friday, 16 June 2023.

The sporadic firefight between the government forces and more or less 15 CNTs believed to be members of SRSDG MTJ Eagles, SRC1, NCMRC lasted for about 20-minutes that resulted in the unfortunate demise of one female member of the CPP-NPA and captured of one (1) M16 rifle, bandolier and long magazine loaded with 20 rounds m16 ball; one (1) M14 rifle, bandolier and m14 magazine with 15 rounds m14 balls; two (2) backpacks, ponchos, jungle hammock, cooking pot; one (1) defective signus radio and medical paraphernalias.

All available military assets have been placed on a high status alert in support to the on going pursuit operation against the fleeing terrorists.

The troops of 58IB immediately coordinated with Claveria MPS and Claveria DRRMO for the retrieval and identification of the cadaver.

The engagement was a result of the timely and accurate information provided by the local residents of the presence of armed group in the area.

Ltc Christian Uy, Commanding Officer 58IB said, “I am appealing to the remaining members of the CTGs to abandon the armed struggle before another demise will happen. We will assist you in your reintegration to the community and become productive members of the society. However, if you continue espousing terrorism, we are determined to hunt you down until we achieve peace in our area of responsibility”
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