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→Clash in Sarangani Province; 1 dead, 2 High Powered Firearms Recovered
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The Battalion Commander of 73rdIB, LTC ADOLFO ESPUELAS JR said that, previously the local residents of Brgy Tamban reported on the presence of the armed OCG members allegedly to be affiliated with the New People’s Army. “The Peace and Development Teams (PDTs) of TG Mulawin, responded to the complaint that the said group is harassing and collecting foodstuffs from the local residents”. He said. | The Battalion Commander of 73rdIB, LTC ADOLFO ESPUELAS JR said that, previously the local residents of Brgy Tamban reported on the presence of the armed OCG members allegedly to be affiliated with the New People’s Army. “The Peace and Development Teams (PDTs) of TG Mulawin, responded to the complaint that the said group is harassing and collecting foodstuffs from the local residents”. He said. | ||
The 30-minutes firefight resulted to one (1) OCG member dead, and recovered, one (1) M16 rifle and one (1) M203 grenade launcher. | |||
While the pursuit operation is going on, the PDTs is coordinating with the PNP- Malungon and the local government unit (LGU) of Malungon, Sarangani Province for the identification and proper turnover of the cadaver to his family. | While the pursuit operation is going on, the PDTs is coordinating with the PNP- Malungon and the local government unit (LGU) of Malungon, Sarangani Province for the identification and proper turnover of the cadaver to his family. | ||
“Together with the LGU, we will assure that we will extend help to the family of the still unidentified member of the OCG.” LTC ESPUELAS added | “Together with the LGU, we will assure that we will extend help to the family of the still unidentified member of the OCG.” LTC ESPUELAS added | ||
==Suspected NPA member killed in clash with military in Sarangani== | ==Suspected NPA member killed in clash with military in Sarangani== | ||