Kalinaw News: Military unearths another Communist Terrorists’ arms cache in Cagayan

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 12, 2022): Military unearths another Communist Terrorists’ arms cache in Cagayan



Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in the province of Cagayan continues to suffer massive losses as troops of the 17th Infantry Battalion of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Tala discovered and seized another Communist Terrorists’ arms cache and sets of propaganda materials in Sitio Angkiram, Barangay Sicalao, Lasam, Cagayan on January 11, 2022.

According to Acting Commander of the Northern Luzon Command (NoLCom), Maj. Gen. Andrew Costelo, the discovery of the arms cache was made following the revelation of alias “Frank”, a former member of the Communist Terrorist Group operating in Cagayan, who recently yielded to government on New Year’s Day.

“This is a clear manifestation of full trust and confidence of alias Frank in the government. Now, as more combat-weary members of the Communist terrorist group surrender to the military, they are realizing the truth that there is nothing to gain with the long-drawn years of armed struggle. Frank’s willingness to provide vital information solidifies his intention of peaceful change,” said Maj. Gen Costelo.

On a report submitted by 501st Infantry Brigade led by Brig. Gen. Steve Crespillo, the following items were recovered from the discovered arms cache in Lasam, Cagayan; one (1) barrel of M16A1 5.55mm rifle, one (1) barrel of M14 7.62mm rifle, two (2) caliber of 38mm revolver, and two (2) boxes of enemy propaganda material.

“The recovered communist terrorists’ war materials were brought to the Headquarters of 17th Infantry Battalion in Alcala, Cagayan for proper disposition, and were believed to be owned by the Communist terror group Komiteng Probinsya (KOMPROB) Cagayan-Komiteng Rehiyon-Cagayan Valley (KR-CV),” Brig. Gen. Crespillo added.

In a statement from alias Frank, he revealed that the propaganda materials were used by the Communist Terrorist Groups in exploiting and recruiting innocent minors, students, and the Indigenous sector. He said that the CTG propaganda materials are full of lies, and the CTG use it to deceive the community.

Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Laurence Mina, Commander of the Joint Task Force Tala thanked alias Frank for choosing the path of peace instead of conflict and for responding to the call of the government for social healing and reconciliation to attain peace.

“The information you have provided led our troops to another accomplishment, a step closer to our goal of eliminating armed threats in the region, I call on to the few remaining Communist terrorists to yield to the government. We assure you of your safety as the government opens its doors for you for a chance of having a peaceful and progressive life, “Maj. Gen. Mina added.

Likewise, Maj. Gen. Costelo expects more members of the Communist terrorist group to surrender in the days to come as they continue to see the harsh reality of being a part of the terrorist group, always in danger and distress.

“I encourage members of the communist terrorists, who are victims of the deception and lies of the communist terrorist group, to withdraw their support and allegiance to terror groups, lay down their arms, and return to the fold of the government, and become productive citizens of our country,” Maj. Gen. Costelo added.

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