Alleged NPA official killed in North Cotabato

October 25, 2020

An alleged official of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed in a clash with government troops in North Cotabato on Saturday.

Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Western Mindanao Command chief, said killed was Zaldy Pulido, secretary of Guerilla Front 53 of the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee.

Vinluan said the troops of 62nd Division Reconnaissance Company under the 602nd Infantry Brigade encountered around 12 fully armed communist terrorist group members at Sitio Rodson, Barangay Arakan, Matalam municipality.

“Based on the initial report submitted by Brig. Gen. (Roberto) Capulong, (602nd Infantry Brigade Commander) the exchange of fire resulted in the death of one CTG member and the recovery of one M16A1 rifle, three magazines, assorted ammunition, two cellular phones, and propaganda materials,” he said.

Capulong said the firefight lasted for 20 minutes after which the enemy withdrew to different directions.

“Congratulations to the troops of the 62DRC for this significant gain,” he said.

Capulong said there was no casualty reported on the government side while troops continue to scour the encounter site. Robina Asido/DMS