2 NPA rebels killed in Negros gun battle

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BACOLOD CITY – Two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter in Sitio Nabalas Dos, Barangay Canlusong, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, October 17.

A report from the Army 3rd Infantry Division said the encounter broke out when troops of the 79th Infantry Battalion responded to reports from civilians about the presence of at least nine remnants of the dismantled Northern Negros Front, Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, conducting extortion activities in the area.Troops recovered from the encounter site high-powered firearms, including two M16 rifles, an M14 rifle, and assorted bandoliers.

In February 2019, some residents in Barangay Canlusong were among the 80 former members and mass supporters of the NPA who pledged loyalty to the government in Victorias City, Negros Occidental, the 3rd ID said.

 

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