Kalinaw News: Tip sparks armed clash in Paquibato district, troops capture high-powered firearm and IED

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 28, 2020): Tip sparks armed clash in Paquibato district, troops capture high-powered firearm and IED

Brgy Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City – An armed encounter between elements of 27th Infantry Battalion against Communist Terrorist belonging to GF55, SRC5, SMRC ensues at around 4:50 PM, October 27, 2020 at Purok Langub, Brgy Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City.

Based from the report of the locals, a group of NPA terrorist extorts food supplies to the residents of Purok Langub, Brgy Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City. Acting on information received regarding the presence of armed group in the aforementioned barangay, troops under 27IB led by 2nd Lieutenant Adolph Reliezer G. Buendia engage the Communist Terrorist Group belonging to GF55, SRC5, SMRC under Arian Jane Ocheta Ramos alias Marikit. The 15-minute firefight yields to the capture of one M16 rifle, IED triggering device, two magazines for AK47, one magazine for M14, one pair M16 hand guard, fifteen rounds live ammunition of 7.62mm, nine gallons containing kerosene fuel, three sacks of rice, cooking utensils, assorted medicines to include contraceptive pills, medical supplies twelve back packs, and assorted personal belongings. No one was hurt from among the 27IB troopers while undetermined on the enemy side.

Prior the encounter, two NPA terrorist hideouts were also discovered by the operating troops early in the morning and before noon which approximately 600 meters away from the encounter site. Such discovery further validates the report of the locals regarding the presence of NPA terrorist extorting food stuffs to the residents of the Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA). As such, at about 4:50 PM armed engagement against NPA terrorist occurs.

The Commander of 10th Infantry “Agila” Division, Philippine Army, Major General Reuben S. Basiao congratulates the “Action” Troopers for their commendable efforts in continuously exerting efforts to locate and engage the NPA terrorists who were involved in several atrocities and extortion activities in Paquibato District. It can be recalled that 27IB troopers also engaged the same group in Barangay Saloy, Calinan District last 09 September that resulted to their major setbacks to include the neutralization of alias Rommel, CO of GF55, 5SRC, SMRC and further forcing others to escape and surrender to the government forces, he added. Meanwhile, Brigadier General Nolasco A. Mempin, 1003rd Brigade Commander also commends the troop’s determination for tirelessly scouring the forested area of Paquibato District in order to hit the NPA terrorists and prevent them from terrorizing the peace loving community of Paquibato District.

In like manner, reiterating his message, Lieutenant Colonel Victorino Seno, Commander of 27IB once again appeal to the remaining NPAs who are victims of dead ideology to lay down their arms, avail the programs and services offered by the government and be a government’s partner in establishing a peaceful environment conducive to sustainable development.

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