by PA 2ID DPAO February 6, 2021 CAMP CAPINPIN, Tanay - A notorious NPA mastermind was killed in a 45-minute firefight after his group ...
February 6, 2021
CAMP CAPINPIN, Tanay - A notorious NPA mastermind was killed in a 45-minute firefight after his group encountered government forces in Sitio Pung-uy, Brgy Masaya, Buenavista, Quezon on Friday, February 5 at 4:00 in the morning.
The NPA terrorist casualty was identified as Ronnel Batarlo alias Marwin who died during the gunfight while an M16 rifle and an M203 grenade launcher were recovered after the soldiers secured the area.
It can be recalled that said NPA group was responsible for various terroristic activities, including the ambush of the police at Brgy San Juan in San Narciso, Quezon in February last year.
MGen Greg T Almerol, Commander of the Army's 2nd Infantry Division, said that one of his troops injured during the encounter is already in stable condition at the hospital.
Almerol admired the bravery of the citizens in being one with their soldiers in this quest to get rid of terrorism and bring back normalcy in this part of the country.
"These recent incidents would not happen if these NPA terrorists heeded the government’s call for peace and given themselves a chance to live away from the horrors of terrorism. So, for those few of you [NPAs], better surrender and return to the folds of the law before it's too late."
All available military assets have been placed on high alert in support of the ongoing pursuit of operations against the fleeing terrorists.
Joint AFP-PNP checkpoints also were established on possible exit points in the area.
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