TWO SOLDIERS and a barangay councilor were wounded when
an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded during
a clash between Special Forces and the New People’s Army in Barangay White
Kulaman, Kitaotao, Bukidnon Wednesday.
Capt. Lorenso B. Siobal, Civil Military Operation head under
the 4003rd Infantry Brigade, said the soldiers were conducting
security patrol when they encountered the same NPA group that allegedly
harassed residents of said barangay a few days ago.
The clash lasted for 10 minutes before the rebels withdrew
towards an unknown direction.
The wounded barangay official was identified as William P.
Ando of Barangay White Kulaman. He was airlifted, along with the two soldiers,
by an army helicopter to Camp
Panacan Station
Hospital
“The incident once again exposes that NPA disregards the
Geneva Convention by continuously using IEDs against soldiers and unarmed
civilians who do not support their lost cause,” Sional said.
“This security operation is part of our commitment to
protect the residents in the area from NPA threats and atrocities after they
have renounced their support from the said rebel group,” said Col. Jesse
Alvarez, commander of 4003rd Infantry Brigade.
“Our presence in the area wll remain until we have
successfully driven out the NPA and ensure that government services and
projects are reach in the community,” Alvarez said.
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