Friday, July 22, 2022

Kalinaw News: High-ranking NPA leader falls during encounter in Surigao Del Sur

From Kalinaw News (Jul 22, 2022): High-ranking NPA leader falls during encounter in Surigao Del Sur



MAWAB, Davao De Oro – A high-ranking Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) leader was killed during an encounter with the troops of the 67th Infantry Battalion under the 701st Infantry Brigade on July 21, 2022, at Sitio Dam, Brgy Guinahalinan, Barobo, Surigao Del Sur.

The firefight lasted for 20 minutes which resulted in the instantaneous death of Arnold C Ornales alias Ka Jorlan, NPA leader of the remnants of the Dismantled Guerilla Front 14, and the recovery of one (1) M4 rifle, ammunition, other war materials, and personal belongings.


Meanwhile, 10ID Commander MGen Nolasco A Mempin condoles with the family of Ornales. “We call on other members of the Communist Terrorist Groups in Surigao Del Sur to surrender and return with your family. We know that there are still wounded NPA members after the said firefight, you cannot forever hide. The masses are with us and sooner they will pinpoint your location. Surrender now, do not wait to suffer same fate with Ka Jorlan during our pursuit operations.” MGen Mempin added.

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