CAMP GEN EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) – The Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP) was able to neutralize 7,728 members of the Communist terrorist group New People’s Army (NPA) in the last eight (8) months.
According to AFP Spokesperson Col Edgard Arevalo, of the neutralized CNTs, 7,515 surrendered, 83 were killed in various operations, while 130 were apprehended during the period of January 1 up to August 8, 2018.
Majority of the neutralized NPAs are regular members, Militia ng Bayan and mass-based supporters.
But despite the thousands of neutralized CNTs, Col Arevalo cannot totally confirm if the Communist group has truly weakened or its members are in disarray. Although Arevalo insisted that what is more important is the large number of surrenderees who were given a new lease on life and are now being able to enjoy the moment with their loved ones.
Meanwhile, in the same span of months, the AFP was able to recover 971 various armaments, 453 of this are High-powered firearms while 51 are Low-powered firearm. Also, recovered were 341 Improvised Explosive Device (IED). AES / LMC
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/08/16/sustained-operations-afp-neutralized-7728-npas-in-the-last-8-months/
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