Philippines: Nolcom neutralizes 6 NPA, recover 42 guns, IEDs


The Armed Forces-Northern Luzon Command reported on Monday, May 22, that six New People’s Army rebels were neutralized in their area of jurisdiction from Jan. 1 to present. Nolcom chief Lt. Gen. Fernyl Buca said four NPAs were apprehended, two surrendered, and two others were identified as lie-low members.

Buca said 158 mass base supporters have withdrawn their support to the communist movement. Nolcom recovered 21 high-powered firearms, 21 low-powered firearms, and 38 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the NPA

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Source:Manila Bulletin