Kalinaw News: Army troops foil bomb plots of CPP-NPA-NDF in Isabela

Posted to Kalinaw News (May 15, 2021): Army troops foil bomb plots of CPP-NPA-NDF in Isabela



Camp Melchor F Dela Cruz, Echague, Isabela – The 98th Infantry (Masinag) Battalion troopers recovered 28 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) while responding to reports from concerned citizens of Sitio Divisoria, Brgy Dibuluan, San Mariano, Isabela on 13 May 2021.

The IEDs recovered were with blasting caps and detonating cords composed of 13 Caps IEDs with 8 inches in diameter and 7 inches long with an estimated weight of 4 to 5 kilograms each; and 15 Caps IEDs with 6 inches in diameter and 8 inches long weighing 2 to 3 kilograms that were left in the area by the CPP-NPA-NDF members. These IEDs can possibly harm innocent civilians and can blow up a bridge. According to the concerned citizens, the IEDs were supposed to be used against government forces, government flagship projects, and other development projects in the region.

However, these IEDs were left in the area by members of Communist Terrorist Group that fled along the coastal areas due to intense military operations of 502nd Infantry Brigade. Brigader General Danilo D. Benavides, Commander, 502nd Infantry Brigade, lauded the vigilance of the community in helping to prevent the terroristic activities of Communist NPA, this was indicating the desire of the communities to distance themselves from the influence and oppression of CPP-NPA-NDF.

Furthermore, such IEDs are proof that CPP-NPA-NDF outright violation of the International Humanitarian Law, particularly on the use of landmines and violent approach to advance evil deeds. Lastly, Brig. Gen. Benavides asked the remaining members of CPP- NPA-NDF in the region to surrender now. The government is willing to receive to those who return to the fold of the law and provide support through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP). The recovered IEDs were immediately defused by members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit and turned over to Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division for proper disposition.

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