2 NPA rebels dead in fresh fighting in Agusan del Sur
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“We acted upon
the reported NPA extortion activities in the said community," said Lt. Col. Rommel Pagayon, 26IB commanding officer.
Pagayon
pointed out the total disregard of the NPAs to human rights. He said, "I
sent troops to address the situation. However, these NPAs really do not care
about the welfare of the civilians nearby when they indiscriminately opened
fire to my soldiers."
The troops
managed to position to a vantage position and were able to push the NPAs away
from the said community after a 30-minute firefight.
Tracks of blood
and flesh from the severely wounded NPA members were seen in their (NPA) escape
route. Troops also recovered 2 high-powered firearms (AK47 and an Akkar Shot
gun), personal belongings, and subversive documents left by the beleaguered
NPAs.
Furthermore, civilians also saw the NPAs carrying their wounded and dead.
Civilians also confirmed the two (male and female) NPA fatalities that were
accordingly left in the outskirt area. Unfortunately, one CAFGU member (name is
withheld prior notification of kin) also died after suffering a gunshot wound
on his inguinal area.
"It is very
unfortunate that this tragedy has to happen. Our hearts are grieving for the
death of our three fellow Filipinos. To those NPAs who died during the clash,
they should have been alive by now if only their leaders did not deceive them to
join their terror group. We urge the leader of the said NPA group to bring his
wounded comrades to the hospital. We shall not let them suffer so much pain in
the mountains. We are also offering our medical assistance to help your wounded
comrades." Pagayon stressed.
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