Troops foil NPA attack

From the Manila Bulletin (Jun 10): Troops foil NPA attack

Government security forces on Monday night foiled a New People’s Army (NPA) attack at Barangay Poblacion, in Tubod town, Surigao del Norte, military said Tuesday.

The harassment at the command post of “Charlie Company” of the Army’s 30th Infantry (Python) Battalion (30th IB) happened at 8:25 p.m.

The attackers were believed to be members of the CPP-NPA Northeastern Mindanao Party Committee (NEMPC), said regional Army spokesman Maj. Christian C. Uy.

“Due to the alertness and help of the community, our ground troops foiled the NPA harassment,” Uy said.

He said residents reported to government troops about the movement of communist insurgents in the area particularly in San Pablo, Cawilan and Del Rosario areas.

The rebels immediately fled after harassing the command post of “Charlie Company” of the 30th IB.

No casualty was reported on both sides, Uy said.

As of press time, hot pursuit operation is still ongoing.

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