NolCom, Cagayan governor condemn killing of SB member by NPA terrorists

From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (May 25): NolCom, Cagayan governor condemn killing of SB member by NPA terrorists

An incumbent Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member was shot dead by unidentified individuals on board motorcycles in his welding shop in Barangay Labben, Allacapan, Cagayan, Friday afternoon.

Armed Forces of the Philippines-Northern Luzon Command (AFP-NoLCom) spokesman, Lt. Col. Isagani Nato, said the victim identified as Ronel “Zaldy” Millare, was shot dead at about 5:30 p.m.

Nato said the victim was a retired police officer (PNP) and his execution was owned afterwards by the Communist New People’s Army Terrorist Group (CNTG) under Danilo Ben Command, NPA West Cagayan as announced in their press statement by its spokesperson Crispin Apolinario.

Justifying their terror acts, the NPA terrorists mentioned that Millare was working with the intelligence units of the government, strongly countering the advancement of the revolutionary movement and has done offenses against the masses ever since.

“NoLCom, together with the leadership of the province of Cagayan headed by Gov. Manuel Mamba, chairman of Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Cagayan, strongly condemns this terroristic act done by the CPP/NPA, Nato said.

“NoLCom denounces this treacherous and desperate act of influencing the minds of peace-loving people of Cagayan. Justice must be served for the victim and NoLCom sympathizes with his family,” he added.

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