Two alleged NPAs killed in encounter vs military in Samar

March 12, 2020

Two alleged members of New People's Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter in Samar province on Wednesday.

Capt. Reynaldo Aragones, spokesman of the 8th Infantry Division, said the troops of 46th Infantry (Peacemakers) Battalion encountered around 10 rebels at the vicinity of Brgy. Canlobo, Pinabacdao, Samar at around 8:15 am.

Aragones said the operation was conducted in response to the report of the locals of alleged rebels who were foraging and extorting in the area.

He said the firefight that lasted for about 25 minutes has resulted to the killing two rebels and one soldier and the recovery of war materials.

The recovered war materials includes one M16A1 rifle, one bandolier with magazines, one backpack, electrical wires, one battery, solar panels and two cellular phones. 

Lt. Col. Rhomel Langcauon, commanding officer of 46th IB said the military “will continue to conduct focused military pursuit operations through legitimate use of force against these CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) that threaten the safety and well-being of the populace". Robina Asido/DMS