Kalinaw News: 2 captured, several firearms seize after series of encounter in Mis Or

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 8, 2020): 2 captured, several firearms seize after series of encounter in Mis Or

CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – One M16 rifle, One caliber 9mm pistol, One caliber 22 rifle, One homemade shotgun, one anti personnel mine and two . 38 caliber Pistol were seized by the troops of 58th Infantry “Dimalulupig” battalion in a series of gun battle in the hinter areas of Balingasag and Claveria, Misamis Oriental yesterday, October 08, 2020.

The two were identified as accomplished to the recent burning of equipment of service providers of Del Monte Philippines Inc (DMPI) last 06 October 2020 at Barangay Bulahan, Claveria.

Edgar Virtudazo and Lope Virtudazo were held captive after they were pointed out by alias James who was also captured on the first burst of encounter last 07 October at the same barangay cadrying cal. 38 pistol and Anti Personnel Mine. Captured on their possession were homemade shotgun, several ammunitions, magazines, and subversive documents. Further, while scouring at about 0910H same day, another armed encounter transpired with the same group that led to the seizure of a caliber 9mm pistol, medical paraphernalia and backpack.

At about 1640H same day, another encounter ensued after the NPAs perpetrated another burning at Sitio Gaas, Barangay Napaliran, Balingasag involving One backhoe and One dump truck. After 40 minutes of intermittent firefight troops able to recover One M16 rifle with long magazine, three backpacks, medical paraphernalia, and subversive documents. Heavy blood stains were seen along their route of withdrawal while troops seen enemy carried their wounded comrade.

Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Ricky Canatoy, Commanding Officer of 58IB said, “The CPP-NPA continues to violate Human Rights while their leaders who have the direct knowledge continue to tolerate such act. Their acts are clear manifestation that they are the real promoter of chaos in the country. But while they continue their terrorist acts, we will not stop pursuing them until justice is served to the victims.”

“Despite of this, we are still calling on the remaining NPA members to abandon the armed struggle, live a peaceful life with their families and join the government in bringing peace and development to the communities,” he added.




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