CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City- Five (5) suspected
members of the remnants of New People’s Army were killed and six (6) high-powered
were recovered by elements of 41st Infantry Battalion, 5th
Infantry Division, Philippine Army in a fierce encounter at vicinity Brgy.
Guinguinanbang, Lacub, Abra this morning, September 04, 2014.
Recovered firearms consist of 2- M653, 2-
M16, 1-Carbine, 1 Garand rifle, and 1- cal.45 pistol and 2- ICOM radios.
One of those killed was identified as Arnold
Jaramillo alias Ka Mando, Secretary of the Abra Provincial Party Committee and
a notorious NPA leader in the province.
The military troops led by Captain Dionizer
Mark D. Delos Santos, while conducting combat operation in said barangay were able
to locate the group of New People’s Army (NPA) remnants temporarily encamped
thereat.
The exchange of fire began at 5:40am and
until this time (9:55am) is still on-going.
Close Air Support was immediately provided to
the engaged government troops for possible insertion of additional forces and
medical evacuation.
LtGen
Felicito Virgilio M Trinidad Jr, NOLCOM Commander said, “The success of combat
operation in Abra is a manifestation of the good relationship between the Government
forces and civilian community”. He added, “The civilian community is the source
of information about the presence of NPA team in said area”.
Lt. Gen. Trinidad congratulated the 41IB headed
by Batallion Commander Lt. Col.Virgilio M Noora (INF) GSC for the successful
combat operation that resulted to heavy casualties on the NPA side and recovery
of high- powered firearms and other war materiel.
There were no casualties on the Government
side indicating excellent execution of combat SOPs by the operating Army
elements.
Based on the report, pursuit operation is
still conducted by 41IB, 5ID.
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