1 NPA killed in clash as Satur visits DavOr, troops recover high powered firearms

Press Release
By DPAO, 10th Infantry Division, PA
February 7, 2010

CAMP APOLINARIO, Panacan, Davao City  –  A New People’s Army (NPA) terrorist was killed in a clash with soldiers in the village of New Visayas in Lupon town in Davao Oriental province 7:00 AM Saturday as Bayan Muna representative and senatorial bet Satur Ocampo visited  the province.

Operating troops of the army’s 28th Infantry Battalion responded to information of residents regarding the presence of armed men in their place which resulted to an early morning gunbattle. Residents said they were alarmed by the consolidation of NPA since two days ago and recalled that this only happens during plenums or when high ranking NPA or a leader of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) comes in their place.

As of press time, army troops recovered two M16 rifles and one shotgun while the unidentified cadaver which was left behind by his comrades was brought to the town proper by soldiers for identification and for proper burial so that his relatives can accord him their last respect.

Maj. Gen. Carlos Holganza, commander of the army’s 10th Infantry Division lauded the concern of local residents in the peace efforts as he expressed grief on the death of the still unidentified red fighter. “We are moved by the show of support and concern of our citizens in Davao oriental in curbing criminality and terrorism in their place. While we are on a positive note, we grieve over the death of another Filipino who was lured, deceived and exploited by the CPP-NPA-NDF into joining an organization known for its notoriety in killing innocent people and sabotaging our economy with their big time extortion activity.” Holganza said.