EASTMINCOM: Former MISFI Scholars and Teachers in HARAN capture in Armed Encounter in Paquibato District

Posted to the Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Nov 16, 2020): Former MISFI Scholars and Teachers in HARAN capture in Armed Encounter in Paquibato District

PAQUIBATO, Davao City – Armed engagement between elements of 27IB Modified Community Support Program (MCSP) Team against Communist Terrorist Group belonging to GF55, SRC5, SMRC ensues at around 10:20 AM, November 14, 2020, at Sitio Quibilog, Brgy Mapula, Paquibato District, Davao City. The said armed engagement yields to the capture of two (2) CPP-NPA Terrorists who are scholars of Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation Incorporated (MISFI) and part-time teachers in HARAN.

Capitalizing the recent encounter last November 11, 2020, in Sitio Calanutan Brgy Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City, the MCSP Team led by Sgt Rodnel Dela Torre (Inf) PA conducts pursuit operation triggering another encounter at Sitio Quibilog, Brgy Mapula.

The brief firefight results in the capture of two (2) NPA terrorists identified as Nasria Bansil alias ASH, Squad Medic, Tresera, GF55, SRC5, SMRC, female, 22 years old and Geliejorain Ngojo alias MAYO, Supply Officer of GF55, male, 21 years old both scholars of MISFI and part-time teachers in HARAN.



Based on the revelation of the duo, three (3) members of the GF55 were wounded during the armed encounter at Sitio Calanutan namely alias KINGKONG, alias LIAN and alias OK-OK.

The duo further reveals that they are experiencing serious crises due to the continuous military operations and armed engagements and the continuous recovery of their war material and personal belongings.

Since the second week of August 2020, the 27th Infantry “ACTION” Battalion Troopers engage the elements GF55, 5SRC, SMRC under ARIAN JANE OCHETA RAMOS alias MARIKIT for six (6) times resulting in several members neutralized, captured a number of high powered firearms and improvised explosive devices (IED).



Moreover, alias MAYO also narrates that while evading government forces, @ASH even fell on the ground unconscious due to hardship and hunger.

While expressing his congratulations to the troops for another success, LTC VICTORINO SEÑO INF (GSC) PA, Commander of 27IB, emphasizes that while the different agencies of the government push its programs and services and persistently reaching out to the communities in far-flung areas, we must never tire of locating and hitting the NPA terrorist to ensure that the military is in parallel efforts with the LGU in establishing peaceful, developed, and conflict resilient community.

Meanwhile, BGEN NOLASCO A MEMPIN PA also conveys his appreciation to the troops for continuously demonstrating bravery and dedication in sustaining the pressure against the elements of GF55. He further expresses that while there will be no let-up for military operations, the Army is always open for those who intend to surrender to the folds of the law and live a normal and peaceful life.

Source: Civil-Military Operations Office, 27th Infantry Battalion, Joint Task Force Agila, PA

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