6 rifles recovered as govt troops, NPA rebels clash in Agusan del Norte

CAMP Evangeslita, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City--Soldiers belonging to the 29th Infantry Brigade recovered long firearms after an encounter with the New People’s Army (NPA) Front 16 in Barangay San Roque in Kitcharao town, Agusan del Norte around 4 p.m. on August 28.
Recovered were four AK47, one M16, and 1 M4 rifles. Also recovered were landmines, assorted ammunitions, handheld radios, subversive documents, medical supplies, and foodstuffs left by the NPAs in the encounter site.

“The NPA presence was earlier reported by the residents of the Brgy which prompted us to track them,” said Ltc Glen Aynera of the 29th IB.

Col. Franco Nemesio Gacal, 402nd Infantry Brigade Commander, directed the 29th IB to pursue the NPAs who scampered with their wounded to different directions during the firefight.

Major Gen Ronald Villanueva, the newly installed 4ID Commander, lauded the troops and exhorted the Brigade to continue pursuing the NPAs.

Villanueva also thanked the community for giving a timely information that resulted to this successful operation.

“I congratulate the troops for successfully addressing this armed group that is terrorizing the people in that peaceful community. The villagers are already fed up with the deceptions and terrorist activities of this group. There will be no let up on our operation.”