Duha ka anti-personnel mines (APMs), 50 meters electrical wire, magazines ug mga bala sa M16 ingon man AK47 rifles, 12 backpacks ug mga subversive documents nabiyaan sa mga NPA human sa engkwentro sa mga sundalo didto sa Barangay Camam-onan, Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte niadtong Dominggo, Abril 19, 2020.
Sumala sa militar nga bisan nasinati karon ang kalisod sa katawhan tungod sa Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, nagsinamok ug nanghasi usab ang mga teroristang NPA.
Natultolan sa 30IB Python Troopers ang ilang hideout sa Barangay Camam-onan, Gigaquit.
Kahinumduman narecover usab sa 30IB ang 18 ka anti-personnel mines niadtong 2019. Sa Enero 17, 2020, gigamitan sa NPA ug anti-personnel mine duol sa usa ka build-up area sa Barangay Ladgaron, Claver ug sa pag raid sa 30IB, narecover ang duha ka anti-personnel mine nga ilang nabiyaan sa ilang hideout.
Sumala pa ni Lt. Col. Jeffrey A Villarosa, Commanding Officer sa 30IB, “The strong resistance of the populace against the CNTs is very vital in clearing their communities from the troublesome CNTs. I commend the boldness of concerned citizens for timely sending us information that led to this encounter. It is just sad to note that in the midst of our efforts in making our communities Covid19-free, the CNTs continue to pursue their selfish agenda. They insists on gathering civilians and forcing them to listen to their propaganda.”
“We strongly condemn the cowardly and the dastardly act of the CNTs. They continue, yet again, to use APMs, a blatant violation of the International Humanitarian Law. Despite this, your 30IB Python Troopers will continue to press the fight. We will continue to hunt the CNTs wherever they are. We will continue to protect each and every peace-loving civilian in all of Surigao del Norte and the Province of Dinagat Islands. We will also continue to send our appeal to the CNTs, both active and lielow, to the CNTs militia and the members of the CNTs’ underground mass organizations, to surrender while it is not yet too late. Our government will embrace you back. You will be enrolled to the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) to help you transition to your normal lives,” nagkanayon si Villarosa. (jc/RPN DXKS)
