Isa ka sakop sa gituohang NPA nakalas an kinabuhi human makasangka ang mga sundalo didto sa Sitio Baliw, Brgy. Payapag, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte kahapon Marso 18, 2021 sa may alas 2:30 sa hapon.
An tropa sa 30th Infantry (Fight On) Battalion, Philippine Army sanan an Sandatahang Yunit Pangpropanda (SYP) 16C2, Guerilla Front 16, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee na gipangulohan ni Alberto Castaneda alyas JD nagkapinusilay sulod sa 15 minutos.
Tuyo unta sa tropa sa militar an pagverify sa maong dapit human may report nga planong sulongon sa NPA an CAFGU patrol base sa Sitio Baliw, apan una silang gipabuthan sa NPA hinungdan nga mibawos ang militar. Sa maong panagsangka, nanagan ang NPA ug gibiyaan an ila isa ka kaubanan na bandoleer nga nakasangon an unom ka magazines sa M16 Rifle ug puno sa mga bala.
Ang patay’ng lawas sa NPA anaa na sa purenarya sa Bacuag.
Sa mensahe ni Lt. Colonel Ryan Charles Callanta, Commanding Officer sa 30th Infantry (Fight On) Battalion, “I commend our troops on their timely respond to the information by concerned civilians regarding the presence of CNTs that if not preempted or deterred could have resulted to unfavorable situation for the government troops and the populace in the area. The incident once again has proven that more and more local citizens are cooperating with us by voluntarily giving us the information we need to prevent these NPA terrorists from creating havoc in their localities. But on the other side, I am again deeply saddened, in behalf of my troops, I extend my condolences to the relatives and loved ones of the dead CNT member, another victim of this senseless struggle, a revolutionary cause full of lies and deceit. Once again, I invite the remaining members of CNTs to abandon the organization, return to the folds of law and live peacefully and progressive with your loved ones. The Government will grant amnesty for whatever crimes the remaining members of the CPP-NPA committed under Presidential Proclamation No. 1093 s. 2021 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on February 5, 2021. Such is a lifetime opportunity and chance. The door is still open, they can grab it anytime.” (RPN DXKS Surigao via 30IB)
