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In a press statement, 4ID Spokesperson Capt. Joe Patrick A. Martinez said a 25-minute firefight ensued after the government troops responded to a report of NPA presence who are conducting extortion activities from the said barangay.
Lt. Col. Rommel Pagayon, 26IB commanding officer, ordered his troops to pursue the escaping NPAs after they have cleared the whole encounter area.
Pagayon said the government troops recovered two AK 47 rifles, one 9mm sub-machine gun, one M14 rifle, one M16 with attached M203 grenade launcher, one improvised M16 rifle, one improvised explosive device, 495 pieces of live ammo for AK47, NPA personal belongings, and subversive documents."
He said: "As promised to our people, we will respond immediately if anyone needs our help. Thanks to your full trust and untiring support to your Army. As to the beleaguered NPAs, there are still options if you wish to go back to your normal lives. Aside from all the opportunities such as livelihood programs offered by our government, the AFP is also opening its door to all of you who wanted to serve in the noble profession of arms. We ask you to reflect and finally come to your decision to abandon the armed struggle."
For his part, Major General Ronald Villanueva, 4ID commander lauded the troops and assures everyone of its commitment to address the threats that are hindrance to peace and development.
Villanueva said: "I would like to congratulate my troops who successfully addressed the threat situation in that peaceful community. This I assure everyone that your Army will take all necessary actions that will fully address this more than four decade insurgency situation that hinders our Country's development. Sooner or later if we continue to work together, this insurgency situation will just perish naturally and every plans and programs of our government for our people will all be realized. Everyone will be benefitted."
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