Wednesday, October 16, 2019

AFP-CRS: NPA Neutralized and Firearms Recovered in Las Navas Encounter

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (Oct 15, 2019): NPA Neutralized and Firearms Recovered in Las Navas Encounter

At least three (3) members of communist NPA terrorists were killed in a firefight that ensued between troops of the 81st Division Reconnaissance Company and the NPA at Barangay Sag-od, Las Navas, Northern Samar yesterday, October 12, 2019. One fatality was left in the scene of encounter while the remaining two and many others wounded were carried by the fleeing terrorists as reported by the civilians. Accordingly, the slain NPAs were Ricky Torzido, Jary Tolling @Baba and Danilo Olango @Bondat.

Local residents complain about the rampant extortion activities and NPA encampment along Brgys San Isidro-Epaw-San Jose-Sag old complex all of Las Navas, Northern Samar.

Lieutenant Colonel Juan Gullem, 20th Infantry Battalion Commander lauded the troops for the successful pursuit operation against the NPA who terrorized and disturbed the lives of the affected civilian community. The leadership of 20IB also enjoined the stakeholders and civilian partners to continue working hand in hand towards the attainment of just and lasting peace, and sustainable development in this part of Northern Samar.

#AFPyoucanTRUST | www.afpcrs.com



[The Civil Relations Service (CRS) is the unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that engages the public through its public information and community relations programs “to create a favorable atmosphere between the community and the AFP. The CRS is the equivalent of the Psychological Operations and Civil Affairs units of the US Army.]

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