By Frank E. Dosdos Jr.
Correspondent .
PAGADIAN City — Three New People’s Army Militia ng Bayan members surrendered to the Army’s 51st Infantry Battalion and 5th Infantry Battalion in Iligan City 2:30 pm last Thursday according to an Army report released yesterday.
“Our initial custodial debriefing found out that they were frustrated with the NPAs who continuously threatened their communities in Rogongon, a hinterland barangay in Iligan City,” said Lt. Col. Jasper Edward Obar, 51st Infantry Battalion commander.
“Sa singkwenta nila ka tuig nga pakigbisog sa gobyerno, puro gubot ug walay maayong resulta nga naangkon. Kaming mga sibilyan ang alaot ug way paglambo nga natagamtaman sa among yutang natawhan,” Alias Eldan claimed.
The three also yielded one M1 Garrand rifle, one shotgun, one caliber. 22 rifle, one hand grenade, magazines, and ammunition.
“The influx of NPA and militia surrenders in Iligan City is a testament of their desire to unite and live peacefully with their families. We expect that more NPAs and militias will return to the folds of the law in the coming days,” said Brig. Gen. Ezra James Enriquez, 2nd Mechanized Brigade Commander.
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